You probably wouldn’t have guessed that he was once a child actor. That’s right, people, Noah Fisher can in fact be found on IMDB’s website. We’ve checked. 

The once self-proclaimed “chubby” kid could be found on the sets of projects like Margarine Wars, “Clayman,” and “Frankincense & Myrrh,” where he filled roles as a fairgoer, bully and a character named Ted Bemis, respectively.  

These performances aren’t landing as credits on his IMDB page, but they are garnering millions of views across SAVANNAHBALL’s social media platforms. 

His over the top walk-ups to the plate have especially set him apart on social media, as he serenades the crowd to ballads from Celine Dion or Whitney Houston. They didn’t start out quite as dramatic, though.

Fisher has come a long way from his first walk-up in Tampa Bay in 2024, where he marched up to the plate to “Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith. 

“It was a lot of pressure,” the Michigan native explained. “Toby Keith had just died and that was my first walk-up ever, so I wanted to do it justice.” 

And he certainly did. That walk-up was the start of something even bigger. 

“I’m an all-or-nothing kind of guy,” he said.

So why not take it to the next level? Everyone around him agreed.

From there, he started to take on more dramatic performances. These centered around songs like “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston and “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler. 

“There’s that whole realm of singers that you can tap into for these things,” Fisher explained. “It’s so great for the bigger shows, especially in these bigger venues, where we can better control the lights and sounds.” 

“The first thing is always the lyrics,” he said. “I have to make sure that I know the lyrics in and out.” 

He also may have his minor stint as a child actor to thank for that.

“I never memorized my entire script, but if I knew that the next day we were filming certain scenes, I would have all those scenes memorized,” Fisher said. “You memorize the lines and then you have to add your emotion to it, how you want to portray the lines and how you want your body to look doing them.”

Looking back at all of his performances, he really hasn’t missed a beat. And just as he did on movie sets, Fisher also makes sure he practices his own sort of choreography for these walk-ups. He’s intentional on how he will appear to others in the moments when the lights are solely on him. 

“A lot of times, I’ll look into a mirror while I do it and rehearse at home, which is funny, but in the grand scheme of things, that’s the best way to practice. I can really see myself just how a camera and crowd will,” he said.

The crowds and cameras reciprocate his energy ten-fold. Fans love seeing his walk-ups on social media,  just as much as they do in person, maybe even more. 

Why do fans love these productions so much? 

“I think it’s honestly because they’re supporting me being comfortable in my masculinity,” Fisher said. “They see someone that’s comfortable going up there and putting a scarf around his neck or doing these crazy big ballad songs from these iconic female artists.” 

And so, Noah Fisher plans on riding this wave, delivering his best no matter what song is blaring throughout the stadium as he walks up to the plate. While doing so, he’s also blasting this confidence that he carries with him, signifying the importance of knowing who he is, even while doing things that are out of your normal. 

“I think fans know that I’m comfortable in my own skin to do those kinds of walk-ups on a stage like that and not care what people are going to say after.” 

 He might even have a little more than singing and acting up his sleeve for the future as well. 

“I can dance a little too,” he boasted, which makes Fisher a triple threat not only at the plate but while he’s on his way to it.

In 2021, Raymond James Stadium hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LIV. Just four years later, that same stadium became a breeding ground for unparalleled glory. 

SAVANNAHBALL made its NFL stadium debut and played on its largest stage yet: Raymond James Stadium.  

“This is now our Super Bowl.” Owner Jesse Cole said before the game. 

Though this game was only the seventeenth of the 2025 SAVANNAHBALL World Tour, it was the sixth and final game in the state of Florida for the year for both the Savannah SAVANNAHBALL and Party Animals. It was ultimately the exhibition teams who took the win. 

Putting on a sold out show in front of a stellar crowd at Raymond James is certainly one way to make a lasting impression on the Sunshine State. 

Converting the hash marks on the grounds of Raymond James into a SAVANNAHBALL field took a lot of manpower. From the netting to the padding to the foul lines, there were a lot of moving parts and months of planning to make the historic day happen. 

“We had to figure it all out,” Jesse Cole said. “How are we going to do the field? How are we going to get the netting and padding done? It’s been months of conversation talking about the orientation and the dimensions.”

Netting for the game was especially important. Protecting fans from flying SAVANNAHBALLs without hindering their ability to participate in rule No. 8 (If a fan catches a foul ball, it’s an out) and also allowing the players the ability to hit to their full potential on either side of the field was arguably one of the biggest challenges. Thankfully, our friends over at Netting Pros were able to make it happen.

“They came up big,” Jesse Cole said about Netting Pros. “They explained that they could make the netting work all the way around at fifty plus feet, and do it in a way that could really work for us.” 

It was ultimately decided that the netting would start on the 40-yard line of the field’s eastern side then extend behind home plate and to the 40-yard line on the field’s western or right field side.  

Dimensions looked a little like this: 

• From home plate to the right field foul pole: 275 feet 
• From home plate to dead center field: 422 feet 
• From home plate to the left field foul pole: 354 feet 

Now, those numbers may seem a little out there, but the field’s setup combined with an electric energy from fans, players and staff who were eager to watch history be made created a game for the ages. We’ll definitely be thinking about it for a while. 

Here’s a glimpse into what unfolded during the first SAVANNAHBALL game ever played in an NFL stadium.

First Home Run 

First Trick Play 

Trick plays have become such a critical part of SAVANNAHBALL, and as players become better and better at successfully recording them, it was impossible to guess who would note the first one in Tampa. 

The Greatest Showman didn’t leave us waiting for very long though. 

Jackson Olson, in the top of the first inning, recorded the first trick play out in an NFL stadium on a grounder to second that was sent by the bat of Jake Skole.

He whipped the ball in between his legs before sending it over to Eric Jones Jr., who was waiting at first to make the catch. 

The trick play was not only the first in Raymond James, but was also the 200th trick play of the season for the Savannah SAVANNAHBALL. Way to work, No. 8.

Guest Appearances + Halftime show 

An NFL star wasn’t the only one to make an appearance in Raymond James that night. 

Both the exhibition teams and Party Animals were joined by LOCASH, a country music duo, who were happy to help aid the two teams in putting on one of the most entertaining SAVANNAHBALL halftime performances to date. 

Right on the hour mark of the game, the players met the duo at the 50-yard line, and put on a concert. The Bananas and Party Animals danced to every beat of LOCASH’S performance of Hometown Home and I Love This Life. 

Fans loved every moment.

Showdowns 

The SAVANNAHBALL NFL stadium debut had undeniably one of the most electric finishes to a game to date. While it was the exhibition teams who were deemed victorious, the Party Animals didn’t go away without a fight. 

There were four total rounds of Showdowns, and each round was just as exciting and anxiety inducing as the one before. 

In round one, the exhibition teams’ Showdown pitcher Danny Hosley shut down Reece Hampton in just four pitches, a Showdown Shutdown, if you will. 

Drew Gillespie came to the rubber soon after and worked swiftly against RobertAnthony Cruz. RAC made just enough contact to ding the ball back into the hands of Drew. Round 2 of Showdowns came quickly. 

Danny Hosley’s dominance was unlike anything we’ve ever seen from a Showdown pitcher. With nothing but heaters, he sat down the second Party Animal Showdown hitter, Jake Skole with ease, collecting back-to-back K’s in Showdowns. 

Still, it was Drew who had one of the best displays of athleticism that SAVANNAHBALL has ever seen. After recording a hit-by-pitch against Eric Jones Jr. he faced Dan Oberst at the plate, who sent a blooper up into the air just past first base. Drew, the sole defender, sprinted towards the pop-up and made a catch that sent the stadium into a spiral.

In Round 3, Danny recorded a hit-by-pitch against Bryson Bloomer and allowed Noah Fisher to send a ball to left field. Four runs were scored in this inning. 

The Bananas responded swiftly though, powered by an outstanding offensive performance from rookie KJ Jackson. The game was tied at seven and was sent into what was ultimately the last round of Showdowns.  

And man, was that a show. 

The bases were loaded for Party Animal Tanner Thomas, who promptly sent a ball to the right field wall. Reese Alexiades, with his insane display of speed, was able to get the ball back to the plate just in time for catcher Bill Leroy to make the tag on Jake Skole. Jake, who was initially called out at home on Bill’s tag, insisted that the play be reviewed. His passionate persistence paid off and the call was overturned. The Party Animals scored three runs, taking a 10-7 lead over the exhibition teams.  

But it’s not over until it’s over, and the exhibition teams made sure of that. 

The Bananas’ fate rested on the shoulders of DR Meadows, who couldn’t have been more perfect for the job. His hit sent Reece Hampton to deep center. Reece was just as quick as his counterpart, though, and sent the ball to Drew Gillespie at cutoff, who sent it to Andy Cosgrove at home, just in time to tag out DR. 

That’s not what happened, though. 

DR was initially called out, but further review revealed otherwise. A late slide from DR and faulty tag from Andy meant that the exhibition teams had scored four runs in that last round, putting them ahead of the Party Animals 11-10.

The Savannah SAVANNAHBALL walked away as the victors in SAVANNAHBALL’s greatest stage to date; its NFL stadium debut. 

SAVANNAHBALL’s time in Tampa was nothing short of spectacular. From flyovers to fireworks to singing Moana on a pirate ship and witnessing a proposal, this game truly had it all. 

The exhibition teams are grateful to have made history with 65,000 fans in Raymond James Stadium and look forward to making history once again, this time in Clemson’s Death Valley.

Total Eclipse of Our Hearts 

Noah Fisher became the embodiment of greatness in game one at loanDepot Park. He walked up to the plate as SAVANNAHBALL’s very own version of Bonnie Tyler, singing “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” following his teammates’ rendition of the iconic audition scene from Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

In the top of the third inning in game one, Noah made his way to the plate without missing a beat, or a word, and his teammates were behind him, waving their arms up and down as a light show set the scene.

Call the Doc! 

Backflipping is second nature for the exhibition teams’ starting centerfielder, so it was only fitting that DR Meadows was the first one to nail a backflip trick play at the first MLB stop of the season. 

DR got to work pretty quickly, snatching this accolade just two pitches into the first game of the weekend. 

In the top of the first inning of game one, Reece Hampton walked up to the plate with the hopes of kicking off an offensive onslaught for the Party Animals. To his dismay, however, he sent a ball directly to the Doc, who caught the ball with ease, mid-backflip, of course. 

To quote Biko Scalla, “What a way to kick it off in the 305!”

The Cameras Love KJ 

KJ Jackson has really upped his SAVANNAHBALL game for the 2025 World Tour, and that’s really been showcased in all facets.

Tell ‘em RAC taught ya! 

Going into the second game of the weekend, the Party Animals were up 1-0, and were looking to stamp a sweep on the Miami set. 

RobertAnthony Cruz had other plans. 

At the bottom of the ninth inning, the exhibition teams were down 5-3 and the pressure to rally fell on the shoulders of the Golden Batter: RAC.

RAC came up to the plate with runners on second and third. Because every run in the ninth inning counts for a point, everyone watching was aware that a solid hit from the standout batter could secure a Bananas win. 

And RAC’s an overachiever. 

RAC didn’t just hit the ball, he absolutely crushed it. 

His bomb sailed over the head of Tanner Thomas out in left-center and after taking a hard bounce, flew over the wall, which granted him a double. 

His double knotted the two teams up at five. Now that’s how you be a Golden Batter.

KJ followed RAC at the plate and performed his best when the lights were shining the brightest. A hard grounder to right field was just enough to get his Golden Batter home. The Bananas won the game 6-5 and left Miami with a split series.

 If you look up iconic in the dictionary, we’re pretty sure you’re gonna find these two plays.

SAVANNAHBALL’s time in the 305 was absolute insanity. Following the split set, the exhibition teams walk away from Miami with a 7-6 lead over the Party Animals. 

Next up, the two teams play a series at home, and are gearing up to put on a jam-packed show for fans at Grayson Stadium. They’ll be on the road the following weekend, closing out the Florida stint of the tour with a game at Raymond James Stadium. It will be the first game at an NFL stadium in SAVANNAHBALL history. 

This past weekend, 30,000 fans from all over the country flooded into Sloan Park to witness the magic that was the Opening Weekend of the 2025 SAVANNAHBALL World Tour. Here’s a glimpse of what happened this past weekend in Mesa, Arizona.

Be Our Guest! 

The Bananas opened up Game 1 with their very own rendition of “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast. What better way to start a SAVANNAHBALL game than with song, dance and 30,000 of your closest friends? 

Even the Party Animals loved the moment, especially after their lead-off hitter, Reece Hampton, smashed the first pitch of the game to right-center field. 

The Boys in Yellow were clearly not expecting Hampton’s plate success, as it took a few seconds for the exhibition teams’ outfielders to break from the final pose and chase down the ball. When Reese Alexiades finally got a hand on it, Hampton was rounding third. Ultimately, he crossed home plate without breaking a sweat. The in-the-park home run marked the start of what would ultimately be an offensive outburst from the Party Animals in Game 1 of Opening Weekend.

Mesa’s Got Tricks

Every season in Bananaland, fans watch as athletes push the envelope on what is possible when performing a trick play. If Opening Weekend provided any insight into what fans can expect from the rest of the season, 2025 is sure to be absolutely insane. 

For starters, let’s take a look at RobertAnthony Cruz’s performance. RAC went on a trick play spree, grabbing three on the very first night of the season. Have you ever seen someone cut a backflip and aerial at the same time while sprinting at full speed? Yeah, it was that awesome.

RAC wasn’t the only one to dish up some craziness throughout the weekend, though. 

Noah Fisher solidified a point for the Party Animals after making an incredible diving grab on a ball popped up by Chase Achuff. Chase was looking for a trick play and thanks to Fisher’s quick reaction time, that’s exactly what he got.

Or what about when Noah Niznik executed just the right amount of flare on the bump for the exhibition teams on Opening Night?  Before sending the ball to Fisher and ultimately striking him out, Niznik bounced the ball on the rubber. It was the first ever  trick pitch strikeout to count as a trick play.

The Party Animals also took a bit of inspiration from Trading Places, as Sean Fluke and Achuff switched positions in the middle of Eric Jones Jr.’s at-bat. Achuff, the standout shortstop for the Party Animals, took Fluke’s place on the bump. Thankfully, though, all Fluke had to do while he filled in for his counterpart was work on his infield ready position. 

Achuff got to work quickly, and believe it or not, he was the one that was ultimately responsible for getting the strikeout. 

If you look up multi-faceted in the dictionary, you’ll find a clip of this play. 

NASCAR Legend Notches Historical Lap Time 

Now, would it really be a SAVANNAHBALL game if there wasn’t a guest appearance? Didn’t think so. 

Kurt Busch made his SAVANNAHBALL debut as a designated runner in game two of Opening Weekend. The NASCAR Cup Series Champion had a pretty easy outing, especially considering that RAC went to the plate and smashed a home run just seconds after Busch had been announced to the crowd. In total, Busch spent no more than five minutes out on the field. RAC won the inning for the exhibition teams and fans got to witness the speed of a NASCAR legend, outside of his car. 

Greatness like that just can’t be scripted.  

SAVANNAHBALL’s Bombshell

It would be wrong to talk about SAVANNAHBALL in Mesa without talking about the Party Animal’s rookie catcher, Andy Cosgrove. This guy can ball. 

He was pushed into the starting role soon after his arrival in Bananaland due to unforeseen circumstances. With just days to go until the start of the season, his teammate and second-year catcher, Bronson Balholm, broke his finger in a scrimmage. 

Balholm is expected to make a full recovery and will be back in no time. 

With Balholm’s absence, however, Andy will be spending a ton of time behind the dish for the Party Animals this season. His performance in Opening Weekend, which included two doubles, six RBI and catching Flash on the run to second, has solidified his role as a dependable backstop, even after Balholm makes his return. 

It was obvious in Mesa that Andy and SAVANNAHBALL go together pretty seamlessly, kind of like peanut butter and jelly, if you’re into that.

From walk-ups to “Dancing Through Life,” to toga parties at the plate, to multiple fan-caught foul balls, it seems that Opening Weekend of the 2025 SAVANNAHBALL World Tour was a smashing success. Neither team is on top, yet, though, after splitting the weekend 1-1. 

SAVANNAHBALL will hang out in the Grand Canyon State for one more weekend, as the exhibition teams and Party Animals gear up to face off at Camelback Ranch in Glendale. The three-game series will decide who takes the state of Arizona. 

Fans at home can tune in from the comfort of their couch, as all SAVANNAHBALL games are streamed live, for free, on Youtube. The three-day series will begin on Feb. 6.

The start of the 2025 season has brought a ton of new faces to Bananaland, and for the Party Animals, that means the addition of six powerhouses that are excited to contribute to an already dominant roster. 

With a new catcher, utility player, designated runner and three pitchers, it’s looking like this roster is going to be pretty stacked.

Meet the three rookie positional players that are gearing up for the Greatest Party in Sports. 

Andy Cosgrove | C | Kirkland, WA

A new bombshell has entered Bananaland! 

No seriously…

Love Island Australia’s golden boy, Andy Cosgrove, is ready to cause some mischief as a Party Animal in 2025. Seeing him on your TV screen may not be the only reason he looks familiar to you, though. 

Cosgrove may be a new face in Bananaland, but he’s no stranger to SAVANNAHBALL. 

As an Aussie Drop Bear, he got to face off against the exhibition teams. It didn’t take long for the coaching staff in Bananaland to be impressed. Head Coach Mike Vavasis is especially excited to add him to a commanding group of catchers. 

“Playing against the exhibition teams when he was a Drop Bear,” Vavasis explained, “we saw the talent and energy he brings. He will be catching alongside [Bronson] Balholm this season, with me as our third catcher.” 

Cosgrove had made up his mind that he wanted to be a part of the Savannah SAVANNAHBALL long before he played for the Drop Bears. It was in his second season with Australia’s Surfers Paradise Baseball Club that he had decided SAVANNAHBALL was for him. 

“I started trying to figure out how I could get there,” Cosgrove explained. “My coach for my team in Australia was one of the coaches and coordinators for the Drop Bears. I was really lucky that things fell into place and that they had a roster spot available. It worked out perfectly.” 

Cosgrove fell into the SAVANNAHBALL way quite seamlessly, and quickly picked up what it meant to play the game made for fans. 

“I think what I’m most excited about is being able to connect with fans,” Cosgrove said. “In my baseball career, you don’t really get much fan interaction and I think that that is some of the most fun you can have in your baseball career.”

The Washington native is eager to bring some excitement to the Party Animals roster. He’s always been comfortable as the outspoken team player, and when he isn’t on the field, he’s sure to be the ultimate clubhouse guy. That’s certainly something that Vavasis is happy to have around. 

“We’re looking for him to make an impact not only on the SAVANNAHBALL side, but by also embracing the Party Animals vibes!” Vavasis said. 

Whether you already knew him from the Drop Bears or from his season on Love Island, Cosgrove is happy to be bringing another friendly face to the field. He’s honored to be able to play for an organization that has been “so successful, and that has created something new and such an amazing fanbase.” 

The Party Animals are pretty stoked to have him too. 

Mark Smith | ENT/DR | East Haven, CT

Newcomer Mark Smith is excited to join the wild side as an entertainer and designated runner for the Party Animals. Smith is no stranger to fun. In fact, the Connecticut native showed up to his tryout as his alter-ego, ‘Mark the Shark’, completing the facade with a shark onesie. 

Unfortunately for him, however, we already have one of those. Yes, I’m talking about our insanely talented DJ and PA announcer, Mark Ediss. 

But regardless, the Party Animals are happy to have him. 

Smith’s been a fan of the Savannah SAVANNAHBALL from afar for years now, and even though he was in the midst of completing his collegiate career at Salem University, he couldn’t help but feel as though SAVANNAHBALL was something he was supposed to be a part of. 

“I could never really get away from SAVANNAHBALL,” Smith explained. “It has always been on my social media across my feeds.” 

The defining moment, however, came one night in June, when he and his family sat around the living room TV and watched the exhibition teams and Party Animals play against each other at Fenway Park.

 “I was kind of awestruck,” Smith said. “It made me realize that if I’m going to try to do this, I’m going to put my heart into it.”

It was a little harder to get his family behind the idea of SAVANNAHBALL. The Smiths were historically baseball traditionalists. They came around pretty quickly though. 

“We would watch games every Friday, Saturday, up until the tryout, and they got very used to the world of SAVANNAHBALL,” Smith explained. “It was actually very exciting being able to see all these different characters and people, and them becoming fans of individual players themselves.” 

Back in high school, Smith developed a passion for producing video content. His creativity ran wild as he made various promotional videos for school events and mascots. 

And so here he is now, years later: A Party Animal who’s excited to get back to his creative roots. 

“I’ve always loved to create,” Smith explained. “I love making videos and being on camera, or behind the camera, and the combination of playing baseball, I thought that this was the perfect matchup in terms of searching for a career.” 

He’ll not only be bringing a certain creative flare to the Party Animals but a good bit of speed and agility as well. Upon his arrival, Smith will be making SAVANNAHBALL history. 

“Plan to see him running around the bases like a mad man!” Head Coach Mike Vavasis said. “He will be the first ever designated runner only in Party Animals history!” 

Becoming a Party Animal is a dream come true for Smith, and he’s eager to get started. 

“This means the absolute world to me, especially because of how much the league has grown in the past three years,” Smith said. “What they’ve done for the fans, specifically of the sport, is outstanding. I’m really happy to be here and ready to get going.”

Sal Jacobo | UTL | Rogers, AR

Sal Jacobo may be new to SAVANNAHBALL but he’s certainly not new to a good time. 

While the utility player from Arkansas is excited to bring some energy to the Party Animals’ infield, he didn’t necessarily think he’d end up here. 

“It wasn’t really on my radar,” Jacobo explained. “I heard about the exhibition teams in 2022, and I always thought it was cool, that it fit my personality. But, I never thought it was something I could go out and actually do.” 

In fact, after graduating from Southwest Baptist University, he thought he was  done  playing baseball. 

“My college coach had asked me if I was still interested in playing because I was coaching on the side, but I was fully ready to be done with baseball.” 

But when he heard about a tryout in Kansas City, he realized that it was an opportunity he simply couldn’t pass up. 

“I told myself that I’ve got nothing to lose,” Jacobo said. “I was fully ready to hang the cleats up, and then that opportunity was presented, and it just felt like God was opening another door. I feel like I have to walk through this door.” 

And so now he’s here, ready to make an impact as a true utility infielder. He may even have a few trick plays up his sleeve. 

“I’m excited to be able to bring a whole different level of trick plays, and just evolve that aspect of SAVANNAHBALL,” Jacobo said. “It’s already at a great spot now, but I want to be part of what makes it better for years to come. I want a behind the back catch to be just routine.” 

Head Coach Mike Vavasis is super excited to see what he’s got in his arsenal, and he’s especially excited to be adding another strong infielder to his roster. 

“Sal brings a lot of versatility to the infield for the Party Animals,” Vavasis said. “He has great energy and positive vibes, and will truly help with his ability to play all around the infield.”

Not only will he have the ability to bring more energy and a new personality to the field, but he’ll also be able to create genuine connections and interactions with SAVANNAHBALL fans. That’s something that Jacobo is most excited for. 

“My goal going into 2025 is to make at least one kid smile from something I did,” Jacobo said. 

After once being on the verge of hanging up his cleats forever, Jacobo is pumped to be a part of the Fans First organization. For him, it’s a dream come true for a dream he didn’t even know he had. 

“This means the world,” Jacobo said. “Every young baseball player obviously has the dream of playing professional baseball. Never once did I think of SAVANNAHBALL. But, at my tryout, I probably had the most fun on a baseball field that I’ve had since I started baseball. I really fell in love with baseball because of SAVANNAHBALL.” 

With less than a month to go until the first SAVANNAHBALL game of the season, these new additions are hard at work, preparing for what’s sure to be the most exciting year in Bananaland to date.

Gage Voorhees | RHP | Springfield, OH

An oldie, but a goodie…alright, he’s not old (just a ripe 24 years young) but The Savannah SAVANNAHBALL’ new pitcher Gage Voorhees is certainly good. 

The reason for the ‘old’ quip, well, Voorhees is anything but new to SAVANNAHBALL, or even The Bananas. 

In fact, the right-handed pitcher played for The Bananas during their final season in the Coastal Plain League in 2022, where he also got his first taste of SAVANNAHBALL in the 2022 Banana Fest game. 

“I got to start in the first game of the year against the ‘pro’ team. Being able to go up there and pretty much do whatever I wanted on the mound and not have to worry about too many rules,” Voorhees explains, “mixed with the atmosphere and how happy everyone was, just wanting to put smiles on people’s faces. That is what attracted me the most about it (SAVANNAHBALL).” 

Voorhees would win a CPL Championship with The Bananas that year before returning to Flagler College to finish out his collegiate career in 2023. 

After graduating Voorhees took over the family business, a pizza shop called the ‘Buckeye Barn’, in his hometown, Springfield, Ohio. 

That is until he got an opportunity to return to SAVANNAHBALL in 2024 as a member of the new developmental team. 

“When I first got the call to come play for The Visitors, I jumped on that as fast as I possibly could,” Voorhees recalled. 

He would turn a six-game stint with The Visitors into an extended stay after being moved over to The Firefighters until their season wrapped up in July. 

Voorhees doing more than enough during that time to prove he was not only SAVANNAHBALL material, but Savannah Banana material. 

“Voorhees checks multiple boxes for us going into 2025,” says Savannah SAVANNAHBALL Head Coach Tyler Gillum. “First, he is a former CPL Banana. He understands what it means to be a Banana on and off the field and he holds himself to a high standard. He’s very entertaining to watch on the mound and throws a ton of strikes. He can be a starter or throw out of the bullpen. Lastly,” Coach Gillium continued, “he brings a ton of ideas to entertainment. We always love players who can impact our idea sessions and make a big impact in the idea department.” 

Of course, making the full-time move into SAVANNAHBALL meant leaving the family business behind. Something Voorhees said his family wouldn’t have had any other way. 

“My family was super supportive about it. They were constantly egging me on saying there was no other option. Their support is what truly propelled me back into the sport.” 

Voorhees playing for his family and his hometown.

“I get to go out there and make them proud. Having that support has been my motivator through all of this.”

Getting to live out his dream and represent The Bananas, which he doesn’t take lightly. 

“I feel honored that Coach Gillum looked to me when thinking about who he was going to add on and bring in. I am nervous too though. It’s a big stage, I’m not scared about it, I just have to make sure I do it right.” 

As for how he hopes to standout in the sea of yellow this year, “I’m going to bring maybe a fictional serial killer (persona), but a PG version.” Which he admits may still need some refining, so for now, let’s just say he’s hoping to be a ‘killer’ on the mound.

Kyle Perry | LHP | Omaha, NE

Life outside of Omaha, Nebraska had never been something Kyle Perry sought out.

“I didn’t ever leave. I had chances to, but I didn’t. I’m a proud Cornhusker through and through.”

The born and raised Cornhusker would prove just how much he loved his hometown after committing to play baseball for the University of Nebraska in 2018.

Perry capped off his collegiate pitching career with a Big Ten Championship and a NCAA Tournament berth in 2024.

But long before his college career came to an end, like many of us, Perry started to hear more and more about The Savannah SAVANNAHBALL.

“The Bananas started popping up all over social media in 2020,” and Perry liked what he saw, “I just remember being all for it. I thought it was pretty cool because I really like to have a good time and play ball.”

While he loved what The Bananas were doing, admittedly he never imagined he’d get the call, until he did, and for the first time he saw a reason worth leaving home.

“Coming to the decision like, ‘yeah, I’m going to do this’ came from talking with Coach Gillum. Hearing about all the opportunities ahead for SAVANNAHBALL and just seeing that growth, it was a no brainer.”

Not to mention, for this lifelong baseball fan, getting to play in the same venues as his heroes, well, that’s hard to top.

“I don’t care if I’m cleaning toilets at Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park, but to actually have a seat at the table with the exhibition teams is incredible.”

So, it’s fair to say Perry knows how much SAVANNAHBALL will do for him, but he’s also more than ready to show what he can provide to SAVANNAHBALL.

“It may sound kind of simple, but I can’t wait to impact people’s lives. Whether that’s shaking a kid’s hand in the tunnel, signing a ball for a fan or even passing along some life advice, it’s something I’ve always had a passion for.”

“He’s a pitcher that is going to work fast, pound the zone and throw from multiple arm angles. He will be a great addition to our bullpen. Uniquely, he has his own radio show back in Nebraska which is big time! I’m fired up to watch his impact in 2025.”

Of course, with this new journey set to begin, Perry will be saying goodbye to not only his hometown, but that hour-long weekday radio show on 93.7 The Ticket, ‘Uncut with Kyle Perry.’