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Jackie Bradley Jr. aiming to avoid ‘worst dancer’ title in Banana Ball
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Over the course of his 11-year MLB career, Jackie Bradley Jr. made a living with his Gold Glove defense in the outfield.
But now in his post- MLB career, he's making a living by doing backflips and TikToks in Banana Ball for the Savannah Bananas ' expansion team, the Indianapolis Clowns .
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So what's been the adjustment to the Banana Ball style game?
"The entertainment side of things," the former Boston Red Sox outfielder said on "SportsCenter" on Wednesday. "And I'd say that obviously we entertain in Major League Baseball, but actually having to do choreographed dances and interacting with the fans face to face is something that I wasn't used to."
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The choreographed dances — which often go viral — are part of the charm of Banana Ball, which is a non-traditional style of baseball that has been around since 2020 and was created by Jesse Cole and his wife, Emily. In fact, the Bananas themselves started as a college summer baseball league team before they blew up.
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The Clowns, an homage to the former Negro League team , joined the Banana Ball this past season. They selected Bradley with their first pick in the Banana Ball player draft, making him the first former MLB player to commit to participating full-time in Banana Ball.
Bradley Jr. ranks second amongst all hitters on the Banana Ball World Tour with a .400 batting average to go along with 55 hits and 27 RBIs in 38 games played for the Clowns. Back on April 10 against the Loco Beach Coconuts , the former big leaguer became the third player in Banana Ball history to hit for the cycle.
"Right now I'm just trying not to be the worst dancer," Bradley Jr. continued. "So as long as I'm not the worst dancer, I feel like I'm winning. I'm trying to put some smiles on some people's faces and make their experiences great for their Banana Ball games."
The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
More than 60,000 fans filled Doak Campbell Stadium to experience the Savannah Bananas play against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
More than 60,000 fans filled Doak Campbell Stadium to experience the Savannah Bananas play against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Savannah Bananas dr Malachi Mitchell flips scoring during the game with the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Fans pack the stadium, 81,000 in attendance before the game with the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard, The Anderson Independent Mail via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Party Animals dance before the game with the Savannah Bananas at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard, The Anderson Independent Mail via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals greets fans in the upper deck at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Savannah Bananas Banana Baby, cued with Lion King music, lifted to the crowd, before the game with the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard, The Anderson Independent Mail via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Party Animals infielder Dustin Baber (9) toasts the crowd with a mug of beer before batting during the game with the Savannah Bananas at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Clemson football Head Coach smiles after running down he hill with the Savannah Bananas at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
ESPN
will broadcast Savannah Bananas games this summer, offering a unique and entertaining twist on baseball
. From April to August, these games will take place at MLB and football stadiums across the country, promising a one-of-a-kind baseball experience.
See the best photos of the unique group performing and playing over the years.
Savannah Bananas dancing 1st base coach Maceo Harrison flips over Bananas mascot, Split, during Banana Fest on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Eric Byrnes waves to the crowd after being dunked Tuesday night outside Grayson Stadium. Byrnes was introduced as the head coach for the Banana Ball World Tour.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas dancing first base coach Maceo Harrison flips through the air as team owner Jesse Cole introduces him at Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas' Alex Ziegler balances a bat on the brim of his hat during Banana Fest on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole is joined by Bananas players as they entertain the crowd during Banana Fest on February 25, 2023 at Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Mar 31, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Savannah Bananas pitcher Kyle Luigs (12) celebrates with catcher Bill Leroy (1) after the first inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Mar 31, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Savannah Bananas first base coach flips over Savannah Party Animals players as pitcher Kyle Luigs (12) looks on in the third inning at Scottsdale Stadium.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Savannah Bananas pitchers Mat Wolf (left) and Dakota Albritton (right) dance in the fourth inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar. 31, 2023.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Fans compete in the Pie to the Face relay race during the game between the Savannah Bananas a nd the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar 31, 2023.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Savannah Bananas pitcher Dakota Albritton (14) throws in the eighth inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar 31, 2023.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Alex Ziegler balances a shield on his nose as he performs for the crowd before the start of the Savannah Bananas game against the Aussie Drop Bears on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
An official Man-Nana walks the dugout Friday, June 30, 2023, during the Savannah Bananas World Tour at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas Mat Wolf (4) sits by second base on a barrel Friday, June 30, 2023, during the Savannah Bananas World Tour at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
August 3, 2023 : Mark "Swaggy" Lane stands with the team during the National Anthem before the start of the Savannah Bananas home game against the Party Animals at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. Lane, who has a rare seizure disorder was granted his dream to be a Savannah Banana for a day through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
(Richard Burkhart, USA TODAY Network)
Split rides around on an electric bicycle during the Savannah Bananas first home game of the season on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Jesse Cole has a young fan check a banana for ripeness before the start of the Savannah Bananas first home game of the season on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
The baby banana is introduced during a baseball game between Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May, 16, 2024.
(Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman via USA TODAY Network)
May 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Savannah Bananas first base coach Maceo Harrison does a flip before a game of Banana Ball against the Party Animals in front of a sold out at Huntington Park on Friday evening.
(Barbara J. Perenic, Columbus Dispatch via USA TODAY Network)
May 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ryan Cox (6) and Jackson Olson (8) of the Savannah Bananas warm up by second base at Huntington Park on Friday evening.
(Barbara J. Perenic, Columbus Dispatch via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas players toss paper into the air while performing a song on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
Saturday, June 8, 2024; Boston MA-Savannah Bananas dancing first base coach Maceo Harrison does a back flip during a pre-show party at Fenway Park on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
A staff member catches a banana Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas extra hitter Alex Ziegler (10) balances a ladder on his chin Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
The Savannah Bananas mascot Split gestures toward the crowd Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
The Savannah Banana dance Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
Savannah Bananas Alex Ziegler (10) balances a giant hat on his nose ahead of their game on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 for their first game of the series at Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, Ky.
(Clare Grant, Courier Journal via USA TODAY Network)
The Savannah Bananas compete against the Party Animals in a banana ball game in front of a sold-out crowd at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
(Jonah Hinebaugh, The News-Press via USA TODAY Network)
Members of the Man-Nana crew dance during a game between the Savannah Bananas and The Firefighters at Fenway Park on July 05, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
(Jaiden Tripi, Getty Images)
Fans compete in the Pie to the Face relay race during the game between the Savannah Bananas and the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar 31, 2023 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Savannah Bananas utility player Dakota Albritton throws in the seventh inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Sloan Park on Apr 25, 2024 in Mesa, Ariz.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
Savannah Bananas outfielder Reese Alexiades watches his ball's flight during the Savannah Bananas game against the Texas Tailgaters Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
(Ethan Morrison, Beaver County Times via USA TODAY NETWORK)
A dressed up Party Animals fans cheers on the team during the Banana Ball Championship series semifinal game on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Ga.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning Newsvia USA TODAY NETWORK)
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The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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More than 60,000 fans filled Doak Campbell Stadium to experience the Savannah Bananas play against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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More than 60,000 fans filled Doak Campbell Stadium to experience the Savannah Bananas play against the Texas Tailgaters in Banana Ball on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
(Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Savannah Bananas dr Malachi Mitchell flips scoring during the game with the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Fans pack the stadium, 81,000 in attendance before the game with the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard, The Anderson Independent Mail via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Party Animals dance before the game with the Savannah Bananas at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard, The Anderson Independent Mail via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals greets fans in the upper deck at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Savannah Bananas Banana Baby, cued with Lion King music, lifted to the crowd, before the game with the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard, The Anderson Independent Mail via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Party Animals infielder Dustin Baber (9) toasts the crowd with a mug of beer before batting during the game with the Savannah Bananas at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Clemson football Head Coach smiles after running down he hill with the Savannah Bananas at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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ESPN
will broadcast Savannah Bananas games this summer, offering a unique and entertaining twist on baseball
. From April to August, these games will take place at MLB and football stadiums across the country, promising a one-of-a-kind baseball experience.
See the best photos of the unique group performing and playing over the years.
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Savannah Bananas: See the best photos of the unique team
Savannah Bananas dancing 1st base coach Maceo Harrison flips over Bananas mascot, Split, during Banana Fest on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Eric Byrnes waves to the crowd after being dunked Tuesday night outside Grayson Stadium. Byrnes was introduced as the head coach for the Banana Ball World Tour.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas dancing first base coach Maceo Harrison flips through the air as team owner Jesse Cole introduces him at Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas' Alex Ziegler balances a bat on the brim of his hat during Banana Fest on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole is joined by Bananas players as they entertain the crowd during Banana Fest on February 25, 2023 at Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Mar 31, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Savannah Bananas pitcher Kyle Luigs (12) celebrates with catcher Bill Leroy (1) after the first inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Mar 31, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Savannah Bananas first base coach flips over Savannah Party Animals players as pitcher Kyle Luigs (12) looks on in the third inning at Scottsdale Stadium.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Savannah Bananas pitchers Mat Wolf (left) and Dakota Albritton (right) dance in the fourth inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar. 31, 2023.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Fans compete in the Pie to the Face relay race during the game between the Savannah Bananas a nd the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar 31, 2023.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Savannah Bananas pitcher Dakota Albritton (14) throws in the eighth inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar 31, 2023.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Alex Ziegler balances a shield on his nose as he performs for the crowd before the start of the Savannah Bananas game against the Aussie Drop Bears on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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An official Man-Nana walks the dugout Friday, June 30, 2023, during the Savannah Bananas World Tour at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas Mat Wolf (4) sits by second base on a barrel Friday, June 30, 2023, during the Savannah Bananas World Tour at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Hollars, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
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August 3, 2023 : Mark "Swaggy" Lane stands with the team during the National Anthem before the start of the Savannah Bananas home game against the Party Animals at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. Lane, who has a rare seizure disorder was granted his dream to be a Savannah Banana for a day through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
(Richard Burkhart, USA TODAY Network)
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Split rides around on an electric bicycle during the Savannah Bananas first home game of the season on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Jesse Cole has a young fan check a banana for ripeness before the start of the Savannah Bananas first home game of the season on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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The baby banana is introduced during a baseball game between Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May, 16, 2024.
(Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman via USA TODAY Network)
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May 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Savannah Bananas first base coach Maceo Harrison does a flip before a game of Banana Ball against the Party Animals in front of a sold out at Huntington Park on Friday evening.
(Barbara J. Perenic, Columbus Dispatch via USA TODAY Network)
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May 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ryan Cox (6) and Jackson Olson (8) of the Savannah Bananas warm up by second base at Huntington Park on Friday evening.
(Barbara J. Perenic, Columbus Dispatch via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas players toss paper into the air while performing a song on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Historic Grayson Stadium.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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Saturday, June 8, 2024; Boston MA-Savannah Bananas dancing first base coach Maceo Harrison does a back flip during a pre-show party at Fenway Park on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network)
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A staff member catches a banana Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas extra hitter Alex Ziegler (10) balances a ladder on his chin Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
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The Savannah Bananas mascot Split gestures toward the crowd Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
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The Savannah Banana dance Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
(Grace Smith, IndyStar via USA TODAY Network)
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Savannah Bananas Alex Ziegler (10) balances a giant hat on his nose ahead of their game on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 for their first game of the series at Louisville Slugger Field in Louisville, Ky.
(Clare Grant, Courier Journal via USA TODAY Network)
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The Savannah Bananas compete against the Party Animals in a banana ball game in front of a sold-out crowd at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
(Jonah Hinebaugh, The News-Press via USA TODAY Network)
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Members of the Man-Nana crew dance during a game between the Savannah Bananas and The Firefighters at Fenway Park on July 05, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
(Jaiden Tripi, Getty Images)
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Fans compete in the Pie to the Face relay race during the game between the Savannah Bananas and the Savannah Party Animals at Scottsdale Stadium on Mar 31, 2023 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Savannah Bananas utility player Dakota Albritton throws in the seventh inning against the Savannah Party Animals at Sloan Park on Apr 25, 2024 in Mesa, Ariz.
(Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images)
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Savannah Bananas outfielder Reese Alexiades watches his ball's flight during the Savannah Bananas game against the Texas Tailgaters Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.
(Ethan Morrison, Beaver County Times via USA TODAY NETWORK)
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A dressed up Party Animals fans cheers on the team during the Banana Ball Championship series semifinal game on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Ga.
(Richard Burkhart, Savannah Morning Newsvia USA TODAY NETWORK)
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As for how difficult it is to do a backflip at 36 years old while making a play in the outfield? Exactly how you think it'd be.
"It is difficult," Bradley Jr. said straightforwardly. "I've always known how to backflip, but I'd never really had to backflip while catching a ball.
"I can just do the back flip, but once you start focusing on the ball, that's when sometimes you forget about the back flip, and you start bailing halfway. It's something I'm working on, but I've been kind of holding off on it for now, but now it's warming up. The summer's getting ready, so who knows what might happen?"
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