From the moment you drive off the highway and enter Grayson Stadium, it’s clear you’re in for something unique. The Savannah Bananas have taken baseball by storm with their unique brand of entertainment, selling out arenas across America with their captivating brand of ballgame. Plus, their innovative play adds new twists to an age-old sport!
Savannah, Georgia-based independent professional team The Bananas have become well-known for their creative name and fan engagement strategies such as unique promotions, hilarious antics and general fun-seeking antics. Starting as a minor league squad to replace college summer league franchises, now playing “Banana Ball,” an innovative approach created by team owner Jesse Cole himself, they now take their signature “banana-ball” experience full time around the country as full time professional squad.
With an outstanding batting average that exceeds that of national league average, The Bananas have garnered global admiration due to their highly entertaining games that include many unique gimmicks and spectacles. Their games have been covered in global media outlets for everything from wearing kilts during games and adopting lost dogs, to hiring a breakdancing first base coach and handstand walking into at-bats.
The Bananas also make sure to cater to children at their games with numerous child-oriented activities, including having one of their young fans take a bite of a banana and determine whether it’s good or rotten; an old tradition considered an omen of how the game will end. Not only are kids getting involved – dance team Banana Nanas, cheerleading squad Dad Bod and even an on-site mascot join in the action during each game!
Banana Land’s rules are designed to keep things moving quickly; for example, hitting a bunt is strictly prohibited while stepping out of the batter’s box would lead to immediate beaning in major league baseball but is permitted here. Furthermore, there’s a prohibition against mound visits so play doesn’t drag on too long.
At Savannah Bananas, they pride themselves on utilizing an engaged marketing and content staff who work collaboratively on ideas for each game, creating highly engaging and entertaining baseball experiences for their local fans. If you would like to experience these thrilling performances for yourself, take a look at their schedule and book tickets for their ‘Banana Ball World Tour’ featuring stops in Boston; Greenville; South Carolina and Minneapolis!