BOSTON (WHDH) – Former Purple Sox star outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was drafted to a Banana Ball exhibition crew within the league with the beloved Savannah Bananas.
The previous 11-year main leaguer and 2018 Purple Sox World Collection champion was chosen first total by the Indianapolis Clowns within the inaugural Banana Ball participant draft Thursday night time, making him the primary former MLB participant to commit full time to taking part in Banana Ball.
The Banana Ball Championship League was fashioned in 2023 by Jesse Cole, a Scituate native. It options six groups taking part in baseball with modified guidelines to maintain issues shifting rapidly, and interact the group. Along with baseball, the gamers carry out stunts, dance, do skits, and have followers in sure performs.
The Clowns used their primary total choose to decide on Bradley Jr. within the draft, regardless that he was not on the record of potential picks.
Bradley Jr., recognized affectionately by followers as “JBJ,” performed for the Purple Sox from 2013 to 2020, with a short return throughout the 2022 season.
He was an All-star in 2016, received a Golden Glove in 2018, and likewise earned the ALCS MVP award for the 2018 collection.
Regardless of being drafted simply this week, this is not going to be Bradley Jr.’s first time taking part in within the Banana League. In July, he stunned followers throughout a sport at Fenway Park, coming in to pinch hit for the Savannah Bananas.
Bradley Jr. mentioned he has not dominated out a possible return to Main League Baseball, however for this upcoming season, the World Collection champion shall be spending his time clowning round!
Numerous different former Purple Sox gamers have made visitor appearences with the Savannah Bananas, together with 2004 World Collection champion Johnny Damon, and Corridor of Famer Invoice Lee.
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