A-peeling to a wider baseball audience: Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole on baseball's new twist

Business Model & Growth - Savannah Bananas prioritizes fan experience, leading to sold-out games and expansion [1][8] - The team's business model focuses on ticket sales and merchandise, reinvesting profits into staff, players, and fan experience [10][13] - The organization is expanding its league, adding new teams and touring to states without professional baseball [6][7][8] - The team is projected to play in front of over 2 million fans this year and potentially over 3 million next year [1] Fan Engagement & Entertainment - The team differentiates itself through unique entertainment, including dancing players, break dancing coaches, and senior citizen dancers [1][2] - Savannah Bananas focuses on creating an engaging experience, addressing friction points in traditional baseball games [5] - The Party Animals, the team's second team, has over 6 million followers on TikTok, exceeding every Major League Baseball team [6] Financial Health & Ownership - The business is described as "very healthy" with consistent sell-outs and strong fan support [12][13] - The company is 100% owned by Jesse Cole and his wife, with no external investors [1][9]