BREAKING: The Savannah Bananas Sign $13.5 Million Deal with Netflix for 2-Episode Series About Their Journey to Becoming a Top Baseball Club – A Complete Tribute to the Iconic Game “Savannah Clapton”
The Savannah Bananas, baseball’s most unconventional yet beloved franchise, have just hit another historic milestone—this time off the diamond. In a landmark deal, the team has signed a $13.5 million agreement with Netflix for a two-episode limited series documenting their extraordinary rise from a quirky independent club to one of the most celebrated names in modern sports.
Titled Savannah Clapton: A Bananas Tribute, the series promises to be both a heartfelt chronicle and an unapologetic celebration of the Bananas’ unorthodox approach to America’s pastime. Production has already wrapped, and fans can mark their calendars: Netflix has confirmed the release will arrive later this fall.
The two-episode format is designed to provide a cinematic experience in short form. Episode one will focus on the team’s early beginnings, including the challenges faced by visionary owner Jesse Cole, who dared to rewrite the rulebook with his now-famous “Banana Ball.” Viewers will get exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the team’s grassroots struggles, the skepticism they encountered, and the game-changing innovations that transformed the Bananas into an international sensation.
Episode two will shift into high gear, highlighting the club’s meteoric rise to stardom and its cultural impact. From sold-out tours across the United States to the creation of fan-favorite traditions such as the “Savannah Clapton” tribute game, the series will explore how the Bananas became more than just a baseball team—they became a movement. Featuring candid interviews with players, coaches, and devoted fans, as well as guest appearances from baseball legends who admire their trailblazing approach, the finale promises to deliver an emotional and inspirational conclusion.
“This isn’t just our story—it’s a love letter to the game of baseball,” Cole shared in a statement. “We’re honored that Netflix is helping us share the Savannah Bananas’ journey with the world. The Savannah Clapton game will forever symbolize what makes this team unique: fun, community, and an undying passion for the sport.”
Sports and entertainment insiders are already buzzing that the Netflix deal will elevate the Bananas into global household recognition, potentially cementing their place alongside the likes of the Harlem Globetrotters as cultural icons.
For fans who have followed the Bananas from the very beginning, this two-episode special represents more than a documentary—it’s validation that a team built on joy, creativity, and fan connection can truly change the game.
