Often times, the Savannah Bananas feature celebrities or former sports greats as part of their baseball barnstorming. It adds to the luster and spectacle of Savannah’s show, whcih has been regularly selling out huge stadiums on its 75-city tour in 2026.
And while there are young hopefuls on the team who believe the Bananas could be a springboard to stardom, they aren’t viewed or operated as a developmental organization like a traditional minor league team would be. They aren’t drafting the kind of guys that will be in The Show… they are looking for guys who can put on a show.
However, now and then, a player displays enough talent and athleticism to get a look from an MLB franchise. It’s the dream of a lifetime for a journeyman ballplayer, and it’s currently a reality for former Bananas outfielder Tristan Peters.
From the Bananas to the Bigs?