The Savannah Bananas are an exhibition barnstorming baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. They play a fast-paced and entertaining variation of baseball called "Banana Ball," which emphasizes showmanship, fan participation, and quick games. The team is known for dance routines, comedic sketches, and engaging performances during games, and they have been compared to the Harlem Globetrotters but with unscripted, competitive play. Founded in 2016, the Bananas originally played in the Coastal Plain League as a collegiate summer baseball team, winning three championships. Since 2023, they have focused solely on exhibition games as a touring team, playing against their partner touring teams such as the Party Animals. The Bananas also feature unique entertainment elements like choreographed dances, music video- style performances, and celebratory antics that have made them a viral sensation on social media platforms like TikTok. Their home games are at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, which is known as "Bananaland." The team includes former minor league and college players, and sometimes former MLB players as special guests. The owner of the team is Jesse Cole, known for his distinctive yellow tuxedo, and the team has a colorful cast including dance teams, a dancing umpire, and themed cheer squads. Notably, they have the world's tallest baseball player, Dakota Albritton, who plays and pitches while on stilts. They have gained a massive fan base, with millions of TikTok followers, surpassing many MLB teams in social media presence. The Bananas are known for making baseball a fun and family-friendly event, with all-inclusive stadium experiences and unique fan interactions.
