Baseball games have taken a very unique twist in Savannah. The city’s historic Grayson Stadium is the home base for the Savannah Bananas, a unique baseball team that creates a theatrical and immersive experience for fans with a special set of rules, giving them a unique approach to baseball. 

The Bananas prioritize entertainment above all else, mixing baseball with performances, music, comedy and trends.

The Savannah Bananas have a few different rules than the average baseball game or team. An example of a different rule is that there is a two-hour maximum time limit for each game. The rules are in place to elevate the game to make the experience more enjoyable and entertaining for fans by eliminating the least popular aspects of regular baseball. 

“I think that the league of baseball helps impact the baseball community for marketing purposes and getting fans to the game, but I do not think it impacts the actual baseball teams in any way,” said John Luke Glanton, a junior marketing major.

The Bananas’s marketing approach has helped to sell out every single home game at Grayson Stadium since the team’s inception in 2016. Their social media presence is massive, with videos of their stunts, dancing and gameplay frequently going viral across platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.The Bananas’s Instagram page has a large following of 2.8 million. 

“The Bananas are an entertaining team, but I would not compare their league to any other baseball league,” said Caden Tillman, a junior marketing major. “I would not go to one of their games for anything other than entertainment. It is not an actual team an average baseball fan would keep up with. It is a fun idea, though, so I understand why people would go to it.” 

The players on the team are all paid and recruited. The game gives the players a chance to play the sport that they love while also putting on a fun show for the fans. 

“I think they seem like really genuine fun guys!” said Ella Williams, a sophomore nursing major. “I think it is kind of corny for them to do, but it is a good idea for the general public and younger audience’s entertainment, in my opinion.” 

The team tends to perform trending TikTok dances and puts on an extravagant show for their audiences. The team also provides great entertainment for those watching clips of their games on social media.

“They are a great team to watch because they give entertainment,” said Emma Schrujier, a junior mass communications major. “I have only seen videos of them on TikTok, but I would not be opposed to going to one of their games if I had the chance. I also think it is so funny that the players are actually getting paid for it.” 

“The Savannah Bananas are very engaging,” said Sarah Richardson, a junior exercise science major. “I think they brought excitement back to baseball. It also seems like a wholesome event for kids and their families to go to.” 

The Savannah Bananas play year-round and go on tours around the country incorporating both TikTok dances and trick plays into their games.