Samuel Collier

Samuel Collier

Joined: Aug 13, 2025

Sammy is the co-host of the Banana Breakdown Podcast where he breaks down all things Banana Ball. A graduate from Brigham Young University, Sammy has also written for publications such as: Provo Music Magazine, Modal Music Magazine, and KPOPWORLD. He is eager to dive into Banana Ball games and show how exciting the sport really is

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.

The Savannah Bananas defeated the Texas Tailgaters inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, leads the teams greeting fans at Tiger Walk, where players on the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals walked by cheering fans toward Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Bananas world tour stop in Clemson with 81,000 is the most fans they have played in front of, in a stadium normally used for Clemson Tigers football games.

Why Banana Ball Needed a Full-Time Singer

Jun 7, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Team owner Jesse Cole leads the pep band out onto the field during the exhibition game between the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Banana Ball season is officially upon us!

Savannah Banana owner Jesse Cole addresses the sold out crowd ahead of the Savannah Bananas game against the Texas Tailgaters Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Derek Klena is going to be a Savannah Banana!

Banana Ball owner Jesse Cole joins the crowd as the Auburn Tigers face off with the Banana Ball All-Stars at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

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Fixing the mistake may have cost millions of dollars but it won the trust of thousands of fans!

Owner Jesse Cole leads a dance before the Auburn Tigers face off with the Banana Ball All-Stars at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

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Are you tired of scammers? Check out what Banana Ball is doing to eliminate ticket scams!

Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Niko Hulsizer (76) rounds third base following a solo home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

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Meet Niko Hulsizer, a Draft Pick by the Indianapolis Clowns

May 7, 2024; Oxford, AL, USA; Delta State’s pitcher Drake Fontenot (28) throws a pitch during the GSC Baseball Tournament at Choccolocco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Schwab-Imagn Images

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Star pitcher Drake Fontenot is excited to join one of the newest teams in Banana Ball!

Jul 31, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) hits an RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Jackie Bradley Jr. once won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox, now he will play for the newest team in Banana Ball

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole celebrates with the fans during the first game of the Banana Ball Championship series on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Historic Grayson Stadium.

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The future of Banana Ball is here!

Jun 7, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Savannah Bananas utility KJ Jackson (4) makes a hit during the exhibition game against the Party Animals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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With the Banana Ball expansion draft coming up, fans were able to vote to keep players on their favorite teams.

Savannah Bananas players dance on the mound as the Auburn Tigers face off with the Banana Ball All-Stars at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

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The Banana Ball Draft is happening next month! Here is what we know!

Banana Ball founder Jesse Cole watches as the Party Animals celebrate following the Banana Ball championship game on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Historic Grayson Stadium.

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The playoffs may be over, but there are still two more Banana Ball games left!

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Banana Ball isn't just about the Savannah Bananas and this new team proves it!