Just in: 7-time All-Star & Hall of Famer for Seattle Mariners will show up for the Savannah Bananas this weekend at T-Mobile Park on Saturday Sept 20 and not Friday again due to….
The baseball world has been thrown yet another thrilling curveball. Fans in Seattle were gearing up for a Friday night surprise, but plans have officially shifted. Due to a previously scheduled event in Houston, the legendary 7-time All-Star and Hall of Famer for the Seattle Mariners will now make his highly anticipated appearance with the Savannah Bananas at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, September 20.
Yes, the wait is one day longer, but the payoff promises to be monumental. This is not just any player—it’s one of the most celebrated figures in Mariners history, a man who defined an era with his bat, his leadership, and his unforgettable presence on the diamond. Now, he is stepping into a whole new kind of spotlight: the world of Banana Ball, where tradition collides with entertainment and every game feels like a festival.
For fans, this announcement marks a once-in-a-lifetime crossover. The Hall of Famer will reunite with the Seattle crowd that cheered for him throughout his career, but this time, he won’t be in Mariners navy and teal. Instead, he’ll don the yellow and green of the Savannah Bananas, baseball’s most entertaining team and a global viral sensation.
The Savannah Bananas, led by showman owner Jesse Cole, have redefined what it means to put on a ballgame. From choreographed dance breaks and pitchers throwing trick pitches, to fans dictating rules and nonstop entertainment between innings, the Bananas have turned baseball into a carnival of joy. Their games sell out across the country, and their world tour has sparked excitement everywhere they go. Bringing a Mariners legend into this mix, especially in Seattle’s own T-Mobile Park, takes the spectacle to an entirely new level.
Originally, fans were told the Hall of Famer would appear on Friday, September 19. But when news broke that he had a commitment in Houston, speculation swirled. Would he miss the Bananas game entirely? Would the surprise be canceled? Now the air has cleared: the legend is coming, and Saturday’s crowd will be the lucky ones to witness it.
The questions remain: What exactly will his role be? Will he step into the batter’s box for one last magical at-bat? Will he coach first base with his classic cool confidence? Or will he shock the crowd with something only the Bananas could dream up—maybe leading a mid-inning dance with the team or hyping the crowd in full Banana style? With this team, no idea is too wild.
No matter how he’s featured, the moment will be historic. Seattle fans will get the rare chance to celebrate their Hall of Famer in a completely new context, blending the nostalgia of Mariners baseball glory with the unpredictable fun of Banana Ball.
So, clear your calendar. Saturday, September 20, at T-Mobile Park will not be just another game. It will be a once-in-a-generation event: the return of a Seattle icon, now part of baseball’s most electrifying show.
