Walk of Fame

The Savannah Bananas asked fans to vote for their favorite 6 players that played at Grayson Stadium.  Years ago, major league teams left spring training and traveled to Savannah and would play a game before leaving town. Yesterday at the Fan Fest, the 6 players selected had their picture and bio information hanging on the walls of the concourse. The players selected by the fans: Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Hank Arron, Dale Murphy, Lou Gehrig, and John Smoltz.

Fan Fest

The Savannah Bananas held a Fan Fest this afternoon at Grayson Stadium. Fans were able to meet the players and get autographs. Free food was available for everyone. It was nice to see lots of young people in attendance. As the fans entered the stadium, players were getting ready to take batting practice and fans in the stands saw several baseballs clear the fence. The first Savannah Bananas home game is this Thursday at 7:00 pm against the Lexington County.

Head Coach Sean West

In August of 2013, Coach West was named the assistant coach for the University of Texas Dallas baseball program and serves as the recruiting coordinator for the Comets. West will serve as the head coach for the Savannah Bananas 2016 baseball team. I am happy to announce Coach West will be a writer for the Savannah Bananas blog site:savannahbananas2016@blogspot.com. Look forward to reading his articles this summer.

Meet Split

Meet Split, The Savannah Bananas Mascot named today at Heard Elementary School. Owner Jesse Cole announced that fans submitted over 1,200 suggestions to name the Mascot. The winning name was sent in by Jennifer Terry from Norman Park, Georgia.

Students at Heard Elementary School having fun.

Owner Jesse Cole introduces Split.

Savannah Baseball chooses Bananas

It is official. Savannah's new baseball team will be called the Savannah Bananas. Owner Jesse Cole  announced the name Thursday evening at Grayson Stadium in front of hundreds of fans at the Reveal Party. Fans submitted nearly 1,000 suggestions in early December and the team narrowed it down to five names: Savannah Anchors, Savannah Bananas, Savannah Ports, Savannah Seagulls, and Savannah Party Animals. Opening Night at Grayson Stadium is set for June 2nd and and Jesse Cole said he is happy with ticket sales thus far announcing several games have been sold out. Savannah Bananas merchandise is available at Grayson Stadium Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00pm and also on line at www.TheSavannahBananas.com.

Owner Jesse Cole announcing the team name Savannah Bananas.

Savannah Baseball 2016

Mitch Torres,Coporate Marketing Director at Savannah Baseball 2016 met with Laura Schuman, Property Manager at Buccaneer Trace Apartment to discuss the Savannah Baseball 2016 (summer collegiate baseball team playing in the Coastal Plain League).
Fans who would like to be a Box  Seat member for all 24 home games the cost is $375, which includes all you can eat and drink(water/soda), plus other benefits.
General Admission member would pay $325 for 24 home games to include all you can eat and drink, and a few other benefits.
A 10 game membership costs $150 including all you can eat and drink.
For $75 fans can purchase a 5 game package to include all you can eat and drink.
If players, coaches, staff members need a place to live this year, consider Buccaneer Trace Apartments. It is a very nice facility, located on a beautiful campus, close to Tybee, downtown, shopping centers, and restaurants. Another benefit is that it is located only a few miles from the ball park(Grayson Stadium).

Mitch with Buccaneer Trace Apartmenrs staff members.

Launch Party

Approximately 200 fans attended the Savannah Baseball 2016 Launch Party last night at the International Trade and Convention Center.
A team consisting of college players will play in Savannah starting in June in the Coastal Plain League which will feature 16 teams during the 2016 season. Players will use wood bats.
Fans can submit names for the new team by going to savannahbaseball2016.com. The contest will run until November 30th.
The college players will be involved with the fans, such as dancing on the field and handing out programs to the fans before the game.
Fans will get to watch good college players improve their skills to impress the scouts and improve their draft status. Their will be non-stop entertainment.
For 24 home games, Box seats will cost $375 which includes all-you-can-eat food and beverages(soda and water), plus other benefits.
Jesse Cole, owner, states he is happy to bring  baseball to Savannah. "We have quickly fallen in love with this community and Historic Grayson Stadium and we can't wait to deliver our unique form of baseball and entertainment."
Thanks to Marie Gentry, Baseball Offices Coordinator, for providing me with the press release.