IT IS DONE: Savannah Bananas star player Johnny Damon stun fans and leaves Head Coach Tyler Gillum, speechless with Major Announcement Concerning….

IT IS DONE: Savannah Bananas star player Johnny Damon stun fans and leaves Head Coach Tyler Gillum, speechless with Major Announcement Concerning….

 

 

IT IS DONE: Savannah Bananas Star Johnny Damon Stuns Fans and Leaves Head Coach Tyler Gillum Speechless with Major Announcement

 

Savannah, GA – September 16, 2025

 

In a moment that will be etched in Savannah Bananas history, fans at Grayson Stadium were left in absolute shock as legendary MLB veteran and current Bananas sensation Johnny Damon took center field and dropped a bombshell announcement that left Head Coach Tyler Gillum completely speechless.

 

With the crowd already electric from another wildly entertaining Bananas performance, Damon grabbed the mic during what seemed like a routine mid-inning fan interaction. Instead, what followed was anything but routine.

 

“It is done,” Damon declared, his voice ringing out across the stadium. “Today marks the close of one chapter and the beginning of something bigger. I’m officially retiring from all competitive baseball… but I’m not leaving the Bananas. Not even close.”

 

Fans gasped. Gillum, standing behind him with a huge grin that quickly melted into wide-eyed disbelief, seemed to understand the gravity of what was coming next — and it didn’t disappoint.

 

Damon, known for his World Series titles with the Red Sox and Yankees and now his larger-than-life presence with the Bananas, unveiled his next big role: Executive Creative Director of Banana Ball Global.

 

What Does That Mean?

 

In this new position, Damon will help take Banana Ball — the team’s wildly successful, rule-breaking version of baseball — to an even bigger international stage. According to team insiders, this includes:

 

Leading expansion efforts to bring Banana Ball to Asia, Europe, and South America

 

Launching a documentary series and feature film based on his Bananas journey

 

Spearheading youth outreach programs and global exhibitions

 

And yes — helping design new Banana Ball rules

 

 

“We’re turning the greatest show in baseball into a worldwide phenomenon,” Damon said, pausing as fans erupted into chants of “JOHN-NY! JOHN-NY!”

 

Coach Gillum: “I Had No Idea”

 

After the announcement, Coach Tyler Gillum — usually known for his high-energy antics and calm under pressure — was at a rare loss for words.

 

“I… I didn’t see that coming,” Gillum finally said. “Johnny told me he had something planned, but I figured it was another dance number or surprise guest. Not this. This changes everything.”

 

He added with a laugh, “Guess I better update my travel schedule.”

 

Bananaland: The Future Is Bright (and Yellow)

 

The Savannah Bananas have consistently pushed the envelope of what baseball can be, blending sport, circus, and chaos into a product that sells out everywhere they go. Adding a superstar like Damon — not just on the field but in the boardroom — signals a new era for the team.

 

Team owner Jesse Cole, dressed as always in his signature yellow tuxedo, summed it up best:

 

“Johnny Damon isn’t just joining us — he’s helping lead us. And we’re not just changing baseball. We’re changing the world’s idea of fun.”