There's a New Version of Baseball in Savannah

[@nickmontalbano9573]

“Sir. SIR! What The Hell?” Now that’s sports journalism right there.

[@crazytomato4845]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That had me rolling, and his wife too

[@GregScholfield]

I loved Jake’s quick follow up “where is your head at right now?”

[@michaelmckay]

@@crazytomato4845 Im thinking about leaving him right now 🤣😂

[@djpepperoni40]

I love how this like 6'4 monster walks up and says he's "a massive fan". Adorable.

[@ldaws-3912]

i heard he eats second basemen for breakfast

[@dbq-117]

“Im literally your biggest fan”

[@santiagog]

He is literally a massive fan

[@Swoosh_015]

Yes sir you are massive I can see that lol

[@Swoosh_015]

@Mao LeBron fam. Your account photo and name has me dying right now

[@austinearp631]

The 18 bucks for unlimited beers and burgers is what got my attention.

[@BarnyWaterg8]

I’m pretty sure it’s just unlimited soft drinks

[@jklaas4987]

Still

[@beezymeech]

@Hard_milk ive paid 12 bucks for a hotdog at a ball game and ive never gone to a ball game before. thats how expensive it is.

[@alexh5561]

@@BarnyWaterg8 nah, its unlimited food too. Macon Bacon does unlimted burgers, dogs, chicken sandwiches, cookies, drinks and chips.

[@BarnyWaterg8]

@Hard_milk bro absolutely! I’m definitely going to one of these games when I’m in Savannah next

[@NigelThornbery]

This is like something a 9 year old that won the Mega Millions lottery would come up with after purchasing his own 55 gallon drum of chocolate and building a swimming pool full of jello.

[@KorbinX]

Blank Check: Banana Edition?

[@hailerm2238]

i like bananas

[@jaystein1405]

@@hailerm2238 I like bananas too

[@josh5318]

Modern day Richie Rich

[@cheebahjones420]

I totally want to go to a game now

[@NaterBater]

It’s like the Harlem Globetrotters baseball style. I like this, a lot.

[@fearlessshadow5856]

But White people play this too

[@owenladner6496]

Hank Aaron initially signed with the Indianapolis Clowns, a traveling team much like the globetrotters

[@poopityscooper2116]

They also play for real too and are really good.

[@mw4501]

You should read about The King and His Court, the original Globetrotters of baseball

[@playmeortrademe2835]

@@poopityscooper2116 aren’t they a college wood bat team too?

[@raylowkk1243]

when the catcher dropped down to do 3 pushups after the batter struck out was respectfully, disrespectful 🤣

[@stephen2865]

Made me think of slugfest lmao

[@tomgio1]

@@stephen2865 , made me think of Willie Mays Hays from “Major League” dropping to do 20 after hitting a catchable pop fly! 😅

[@Unku.]

Then after the next pitches he dropped

[@Fstwist3393]

Due to this, i bought Savannah Bannana merch (all the way to Scotland)

[@squarewheel1587]

Not gonna lie, I love the logo and bright yellow gear .

[@smac1130]

Awesome!!!

[@drewlally2324]

Same here! Although not to Scotland

[@samuelclayton08]

ya, just realised those r some fresh unis & colors. mlb should have a primary yellow team!! (bucs dont count they're a black base and look fresh in it, but im talkin me sum bannana yellaew colors)

[@GoldenGod69]

@@samuelclayton08 i got an A’s jersey that is yellow like that, from like the 2010 season

[@breakingcoin3529]

This is what baseball is missing. That fan catch rule is gold.

[@6MikeJones9]

Im sure that cubs fan that caught the foul ball out of moises alou's glove at wrigley would have a very different life lmao. I cant remeber his name but im sure someone will stop by shortly to remind the world

[@jackjennings246]

Mike Jones Ahhhhh ole Bartman

[@daleftuprightatsoldierfield]

@@6MikeJones9 Steve Bartman

[@armadillolover99]

@Russell Scott They did invite Bartman back to Wrigley and even gave him a ring

[@arizonabusinessleague918]

How do you defend yourself if need be though?

[@CadChamberlain]

gotta love wholesome community building

[@rct3nut74]

Minor league teams should be looking at this organization, the amount of fan engagement makes up for lack of talent. (Nothing against the players but you're either in the majors or not)

[@nolanhartman9046]

@@rct3nut74 I agree. No disrespect to these players, they would make me look like an absolute fool. But this would bring in lots of people because of the entertainment factor. I’m excited to see where they’re able to take banana ball

[@zacharygrouwinkel1534]

This honestly looks like a lot of fun and extremely family friendly. What a great idea

[@jimmyz9786]

It's a blast.

[@NickFoxVids]

So fun to see Jake THRIVING in this bit-heavy environment.

[@joelombard4970]

lmao the batting practice zingers

[@thelastmanonearth2631]

If there ever was a wheelhouse for ole Jakey.....

[@kellen987]

I am a 23 year old guy who grew up in the Portland area. The closest thing I had growing up to a team was the Mariners, and we all know how captivating the Ms are. Your channel has made me interested in baseball. If anyone from the MLB comes after you for fair use stuff your content is both unquestionably transformative but also can get younger people interested in the game of baseball. You all make great content, I hope you continue to find success and joy in all that you do.

[@sacpike]

I like this guy ^

[@chucknazty1279]

Portland Pickles

[@Zaron_Gaming]

The Mariners are captivating now if that counts...

[@samuelclayton08]

i live in Portland but most my family is from the Bay, so i don't pull 4 the M's *BUT* (sleepy joe voice) c'mon man ! M's are everyone's fav vacation team. ..... but ya, it would kinds suck to root for them as ur main

[@PimpMacSlickBac]

Hey bud, same. Portland boy, played little league but closest was the Mariners. Hell, I grew up playing at Lents where they put the Pickles stadium at. But by the time they were there, I was grown up. Never really felt like my team. Jomboy is such a great channel for any baseball appreciator

[@codyriggs6217]

The laying down interview with the catcher is the prime example of good reporting and just getting in there to get the job done.

[@LethalPastry]

I was a lifelong baseball player up through high school. After that, I fell out of love with it and couldn't stand watching games. You're channel has brought the spark back and allowed me to appreciate the little nuances of the game again. Thank you, Jomboy! Wish you guys the best in all you do.

[@CliffdogRussell]

So what you’re telling me is that these guys are the Globetrotters of baseball, I like it! 😂

[@Mogule6]

If you ever come to Savannah, it's a MUST SEE attraction! You've gotta hunt for tickets (especially when the pandemic winds down) but they're not impossible to find, even if they've sold out almost every game.

[@SNNetwork]

18 dollars all u can eat and drink i can see how that is with the great show as well

[@ericg4626]

No one going to talk about how surprisingly strong Jake was... Also how he was slapping dingers. What a beast.

[@colingore9918]

And how he was framing the banana pitches like a pro

[@traceyjarvis5934]

i was so surprised when he started curling 135

[@et1323]

@@traceyjarvis5934 Those are rubber weights that can be dropped. Just because are the size of a 45lb plate doesn't mean they are.

[@uncommonsense3022]

@@traceyjarvis5934 95lbs. Those are 25lb rubber plates on a 45lb Olympic barbell. Still a bit impressive.

[@XUndergroundRap]

@@uncommonsense3022 if your a poor excuse of a human maybe?

[@slkjfhweUHFEWOUHH]

If there was a “Love” button on KZbin I would exclusively hit it for wholesome funtime videos like this where the content creators are obviously just having a great time doing what they love around people that are also having a great time doing what they love.

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

They should do this with all the recently unafilliated minor league teams. And they shall call it... Goofball

[@samuelclayton08]

omg, seriously love the name

[@HBonfim]

They should do the Macon Bacon next!

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

@@HBonfim the whole league will be named after food, cause whats more american than that. We'll have the American Cheese League, and the... National... Bohemian League?

[@danielmoore8695]

Lexington Legends should pick this up

[@brady7]

they should also include the Orioles because they play like an unaffiliated minor league team.

[@golfshores97]

"I'm considering leaving him" only right answer

[@trajanmccarthy4938]

Baseball, but everyone is Aaron Judge's height

[@ldaws-3912]

Just when I thought it couldn't get any more hysterical my man walks out on stiltz and immediately gets plunked lmao

[@underthetrees4780]

"Charge the mound" Hilarious, also would have made a great breakdown.

[@hirshja]

@@underthetrees4780 Legitamately just broke out laughing. That's a hilarious image.

[@nikbol43below]

I can't believe I didn't consider that actual baseball players might know who you are. That's so rad.

[@wikidclownchris]

Right a little part of them has to wonder if whenever they scream let’s go during a game they wonder if he’ll do a video of that game

[@the6ig6adwolf]

That dude might be the biggest right fielder ever!!!

[@trystanolbertson7220]

Nah Aaron Judge is still bigger 😂

[@gacoachtrainer9315]

@@trystanolbertson7220 taller and bigger are 2 different things.

[@BenchMatthew]

12:44 Quite simply the greatest interview question and subsequent interview response of all time.

[@DrAlex-ly3kz]

I’ll be damned if this doesn’t look like one hell of a good time

[@asdfaeou]

Certainly an experience. VERY fan inclusive. Gotta love that.

[@EmmanuelRosario]

It was great having you guys out there! - GuyDudeBro

[@stevedoe1630]

Wait, sports can be fun? What a concept! Feels like sports evolved into serious business. What a contrast... has a retro feel to it.

[@piokj1]

Basically in 1000 years Blurnsball will be a thing

[@LudaChez]

BEAN BEAN BEAN BEAN BEAN

[@setharnold9764]

They finally jazzed it up

[@xploration1437]

I miss Futurama.

[@northern1632]

I think it's closer than you think😉

[@ryanstovall3979]

The catcher y’all laid with in the bullpen at 8:55 was actually my college catcher for 2 years😂

[@fearlessshadow5856]

I wanna see an entire game with you commentating the antics.. anyone else too???

[@michiganjack1337]

"They're crazy." "Bananas. If you will." Brilliant. Looks like a lot of fun.

[@MrGlitchMMJK]

I looked them up and they have an 88 game sellout streak. 3,659 people in attendance on average. That is insane.

[@JasonAWilliams-IS]

every game is sold out this year too. I tried to get tickets the day they opened sales, but they sold out before they even got to my purchasing time slot.

[@cloudnine9528]

I absolutely love how Jomboy is struggling to comprehend how cool he is to the giant in the beginning. lol Jomboy is like: “this guy is really fanboying right now, but I’d trade it all to be him..”

[@hibuddy2768]

Love how everyone is off and on wearing masks and then jimmy rolls in here and shares a banana with the catcher

[@KG-ih5ct]

Why did they even bother?

[@brandonwentz655]

My favorite thing about my time in Savannah. Great wood bat ball with an over the top fan experience. MLB needs to get some of this energy going.

[@SportsFan-vq9kk]

Hell to the fucking no

[@jonnyjonnyj2847]

When you’re so early you don’t skip the paid promotion...

[@SomeJustice19k]

'Trying to get these old hips loose'.... I felt that. Edit: I felt that a lot.

[@TheAjpathecreature]

i love this shit. this needs to spread like a wildfire.

[@bored2323]

It’s terrible!!

[@mellownessuperstar2618]

"I couldn't sus-stand and throw immediately.." Lmao. What a fun life bud. Good for you. Enjoy it!

[@coopers1716]

8:21 is the brass playing Killing in the Name?😂

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

Yes

[@coopers1716]

@@MinistryOfMagic_DoM A little Brass Against the Machine?😉

[@voidsabre_]

Their show in Mobile was awesome, I wanna see a whole indie league play like this, maybe with a team out here at the Hank Aaron Stadium since we lost the BayBears My proposal is the Mobile MoonPies

[@kevinjones5560]

I don’t know what I just watched but I watched it all.

[@alahatim]

i smiled the whole way through this - i had fun just watching. couldn't imagine the atmosphere of actually being at a game!!!

[@LuiBC3]

This was truly incredible and looked like so much fun

[@A.B.421]

Ah yes, everybody’s favorite sport, bananaball

[@LeLe-zg7er]

Ah yes, the sport my father raised me to play.

[@brysonkuhn3290]

An American tradition.

[@mc8542]

I love, that you love, what you do. Makes the world a better place.

[@ethanh6370]

Okay, now I have a sudden urge to drive from Montana to Savannah just to watch the Bananas. This looks like an incredible experience.

[@grahamsmallwood]

That was ADORABLE! So nice to see them having fun and being people. We do need rosters and box scores though.

[@TLombardo18]

“Sir, what the hell?!” -Me, every day for the last 380 days

[@rydawg26]

There’s been a murder in Savannah

[@TheAjpathecreature]

I DO DECLARE!

[@sampewett6032]

It wasn't me, I'm not going down for this !!!!

[@WishItWas1984]

I legit just bought $50 worth of Split and a Savannah Bananas cap because of this video. Never heard of them and I don't live remotely near Georgia. lol

[@tristanguest]

Can you do a breakdown of the Iowa St vs Texas A&M women’s game? The dad of one of the Iowa players was going absolutely psycho in the stands😂😂

[@Roman-kx7tt]

Haven't seen so much genuine fun in so long. Thank you for this video.

[@KLoveDawgs]

I grew up in GA and never knew this existed until last year. Looks like fun!

[@hunterjenkins9181]

I’m lucky enough to live in Savannah!! Born and raised and the team use to be called the Savannah Sand Gnats but I’m so glad that they changed to the Savannah Bananas!!

[@bjj21]

This looks like a great time. Everyone's happy. Encouraging each other. Not serious. We need this in our society

[@PositiveBreaks]

This looks like a lot of fun! I love the foul ball rule. How fun!

[@jeffrobodine8052]

Hey Jomboy! I'm a lifelong Savannah resident, and it's awesome seeing you down here. Hope you enjoyed your visit. I grew up going to games at Grayson Stadium, I played on the fields right next door, and my dad pitched in Grayson Stadium in high school in the 60s.

[@CristianGonzalez-ol3qs]

Jake's dancing got me dead 😂💀

[@thecoolfrost]

Man I love teams and leagues that twist the rules of traditional sports to make games more entertaining. As much as I love serious games, scripted and exhibition games can always be fun for home crowds! Definitely a fan of the Savannah Bananas now!

[@deadmeat_0152]

used to go there when the Single A, Sand Gnats were playing, I loved that little stadium

[@PhilippeTurcotte]

When you're bad at something, don't participate. Create your own thing.

[@athumanuwayo5774]

Talk to em 😂

[@josephtaylor2085]

They were still minor leaguers, they're not elite but they're not bad

[@kyle18269]

3:17 is the stadium playing The Front Bottoms??

[@bg2e]

I hope they have or decide to have a reverse inning from the old Rock n Jock games. Hit the ball and run clockwise instead.

[@noahkane26]

I actually stayed at the owner’s Air B&B when I was in Savannah, it’s on Tybee Island. One of the coolest cities I’ve ever visited!

[@rct3nut74]

I have never heard of Banana Ball before but I love it, it's my new favorite sport

[@xdeevex428]

Def getting me one of them sandlot hats.

[@taylornew8607]

Jomboy looking progressively more irritated with how drunk jake is during this entire video lmao

[@Sabre912]

6:57 best first base coach... EVER!!! lmao made us laugh every time he went out to do his ...thing.. lol

[@ryan-5494]

This is crazy if loved them for years, even back when they were the sand gnats. The whole banana this was a huge gimmick they went for and apparently it's working:) btw the only stadium I've gotten foul balls at! I actually scaled the brick wall fence to try to go find a homerun ball once with no luck. Theres also a man there that sits behind home plate, who has his own plaque, and whenever they get a strikeout he yells "sit down in yo seat boy!" The place is heaven

[@WesNWheels]

We try to catch foul balls just so we can call "Savannah Banana!" and pretend the batter is out.

[@kilhattrick]

This is what I imagined when I first heard of the hunger games.

[@lennchadful]

great video. i love the ball 4 rule. pretty entertaining. I went to a "pro" softball game before. it was essentially a home run derby with softballs

[@WelziFC7]

Free food and free drinks? This is officially my favorite team ever

[@nf._.prodss6329]

I’m a Savannah native and a big fan so thank you for recognizing them :)

[@mooosje]

Those transitions are really smooth! Jomboy Media stepping up their game

[@KyleKanyan]

15:12 THAT’S A FUTURE HALL OF FAMER RIGHT THERE. THE VOICE BEHIND THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEGENDARY COMMENTATORS! CONGRATS JOMBOY ON MEETING SUCH A GOD

[@skymall1457]

just ordered some of that soda to try whoop whoop

[@MrEazyE357]

Are you a Juggalo too?

[@skymall1457]

@@MrEazyE357 oof good try buddy

[@Russosaurusrex]

The world needs more of this

[@RC-wz9vw]

You sold me at “banana dip n dots”

[@richiesummerville1553]

I grew up in Savannah in the 70's when the Braves AA team was there. I loved Grayson Stadium. From your video I see they have replaced the WWE metal chairs they used to have in the box seat area.

[@Seryous]

Dang Jimmy, production value WAY up on this one. Approved.

[@mellownessuperstar2618]

Come on Florida.. Do something like this near me. So much fun.

[@Doofis-eh2rk]

Dude this channel is so fucking good There funny There entertaining There awsome There BASEBALL And even better Its Jomboy (I mean, it’s Jimmy and jake, it doesn’t get any better)

[@jaystein1405]

Close enough

[@stangboy88]

This was incredible! Your channel is easily the best baseball channel at this point and it wont be long before one of the big networks is gonna want Jomboy.

[@VolunteerFan07]

Yo, where can I get some of that banana cream soda? I am a cream soda connoisseur of sorts and have never heard of such a thing. I feel embarrassed now to even call myself a “connoisseur”

[@xXDjChAos247Xx]

Try going to the savannah bananas website. They have all kinds of fire merch!

[@bruinsfan2828]

What is the song playing in the background at 0:42 ? It’s so familiar but I can’t think of it god damnit

[@bruinsfan2828]

I thought of it :) it’s snow by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@ryanmaguire4592]

“It’s so delicious”- is literally in pain

[@CG01181]

Lol

[@mitchellmiller6509]

Going to a banana game is what it would be like going to a flint tropics game. Having lived in Savannah for 10 years I assure this is an accurate depiction of the overall vibe the city gives. Thanks for the video Jomboy and friends 🙌🙏

[@shawn-zx9xt]

E.L.E.

[@ironGiantz]

This is where I live man, so crazy

[@QuiteFrankly]

Looks like I’m moving to savannah

[@GG-oc2lx]

When I first saw the batter i thought it was photoshopped lol

[@HijoGris]

So happy to see my home stadium on this channel 👍

[@ajayice-age2753]

So basically Jake just ran a fucking muck the whole time lmao so good

[@CaptainLog]

That dancing player outside the dugout is The Hero We Need.

[@ThePieManLikesPie]

So what you're telling me is that a Blaseball team snuck into our dimension and they're playing in Savannah? And instead of peanuts, they're using bananas? That's excellent

[@bodyisablade]

12:46 😂😂😂😂😂 sir, what the hell?

[@allwehaveistoday1152]

I noticed that bananas shirt on last week's weekly dumb!