Bananas Coming Back to Savannah in Bunches

SAVANNAH BANANAS ADD THREE MORE 2016 STANDOUTS TO THE BUNCH

Christian Hollie

SAVANNAH, GA. – The Savannah Bananas are excited to announce the return of three additional players from the team’s inaugural season roster. Christian Hollie of the University of Texas at Arlington, Garrett Nelson of Long Beach State, and Braden Shewmake of Texas A&M will all be making Savannah their home for the summer once again.
Christian Hollie (Jr. INF) is hitting .310 with a double, a triple, and two homers in 45 plate appearances so far this Spring. He spent the beginning of the season recovering from a wrist injury, but is now a consistent part of UT Arlington’s lineup, usually as the Mavericks’ designated hitter. He is expected to play a large role in the Bananas’ success after being named one of the Coastal Plain League’s top prospects.
“Christian is another guy that I have had the privilege of coaching for the past two summer, both in Savannah and Martinsville,” says head coach Sean West. “His athleticism enables him to play anywhere on the field. I project Hollie to be amongst the league leaders in stolen bases this year. This will be a huge summer for Christian and his future in baseball at the next level.”

Garrett Nelson (RS-So. OF/1B boasted the Bananas’ highest slugging percentage last summer with .602. He was also tied for the most home runs, with five on the season. He was a regular fixture at first base for the Bananas, but has also covered center field, left field, and right field at Long Beach.
Coach West says, “Garrett is another athletic body who has returned to the Bananas line up for the 2017 summer. Another very athletic player, which allows him to play both in the outfield and at first base. He is a left-handed hitter which allows us to play match ups against our opponent’s starting arm. I believe Garrett is going to have a break out summer in 2017, and help guide our Bananas back to the championship.”

Braden Shewmake

Braden Shewmake (Fr. INF) played for the Bananas briefly in 2016, with 7 RBI in only 31 at-bats. He is hitting .348 in his first season at Texas A&M and was projected by Perfect Game to be the 2017 SEC freshman of the year.
“Braden is a true freshman from A&M. Many of the Savannah Bananas fans might not remember Braden, but he was one of only a few high school seniors that was allowed to play in last year’s summer season before having to report for second semester summer school at A&M,” says West. “Braden is starting at second base and hitting in the three-hole for the Aggies, and having a tremendous freshman campaign. Braden will play shortstop for us, but his 6’4” frame, 6.6/60 speed, and the fact that he is a left-handed hitter will allow him to play anywhere on the field as well. I project Braden to be one of the top prospects in our league this coming summer.”
The Bananas second season begins on Thursday, June 1st. All reserved seating has sold out, and limited All-You-Can-Eat five-game plans are available. More information can be found at www.thesavannahbananas.com or by calling (912)712-2482.

Moody Brothers Coming Back to the Savannah Bananas

SAVANNAH BANANAS ANNOUNCE RETURN OF GEORGIA BROTHERS

Logan Moody

SAVANNAH, GA.  – The Savannah Bananas are excited to announce the return of Logan Moody and Drew Moody of the University of Georgia for the 2017 season. The brothers were stand-outs both on and off the field during the Bananas inaugural season.
The younger of the two brothers, Logan Moody (SO OF/1B) returns to the Coastal Plain League after being named an all-star during the 2016 season. He was a regular fixture in the Bananas’ starting lineup, with a .351 batting average and 17 RBI over 97 plate appearances.
“Logan has a great baseball frame. He’s a very athletic young man who can play multiple positions. His versatility and athleticism make him another tremendous asset to our club,” says returning Bananas head coach, Sean West.

Drew Moody

In addition to being an asset to the Bananas pitching staff, Drew Moody (RS-JR RHP) was a leader in the locker room. Moody was 2-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings pitched, including two complete games.
“Drew is another returner who brings much more than baseball talent to our club. Drew has an un-orthodox delivery which is very deceptive to hitters. Drew is successful against wood bats because he pounds the strike zone and trust his defense behind him,” says West. “We are very excited to have Drew back this coming summer.”
The Bananas second season begins on Thursday, June 1st. All reserved seating has sold out, and limited All-You-Can-Eat five-game plans are available. More information can be found at www.thesavannahbananas.com or by calling (912)712-2482.

Local Savannah Area MLB Players Start Off Season with Success

Four local former Prep Savannah baseball players have started the 2017 on positive notes. South Effingham High School alumni Josh Reddick enters his eighth year in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros. In the first seven games, Josh is batting .278.

In the minor leagues, three former Calvary Day School Cavaliers had success on the mound. Two notching the win. In A ball, Ryan Lawlor (1-0) pitching for the Rome Braves, got the win with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless, two-hit relief and striking out three.


On the High A level, for the St. Lucie Mets, relief pitcher, Tyler Bashlor (1-0) got the win with two innings of scoreless relief while striking out four batters. In a loss for the Lynchburg Hillcats (Cleveland Indians) Dom DeMasi pitched two innings striking out two and holding the 1-0 lead. The Hillcats went on and lost the game 2-1.