The Savannah Bananas are heading to Yankee Stadium with two games scheduled against the Party Animals in Banana Ball Championship League play.
Rocky Point’s Frankie Moscatiello will be playing professionally at Yankee Stadium this weekend. He’ll be wearing the all-yellow uniform of the Savannah Bananas.
Banana Ball at the Iconic Stadium
Game 1 is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday and Game 2 is at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets, originally priced between $40 and $100 through the Bananas’ lottery system, are now available on the secondary market at more than double the face value. A handful of premium seat and suite tickets are available through the Yankees’ website.
Moscatiello’s Dream Realised
“It’s been a blast,” Moscatiello told Newsday. “The fan experience has been incredibly rewarding, and the team is like one big family. We’re all having a great time playing the game we love.”
Moscatiello wears No. 99 and celebrated his 30th birthday March 27 in Anaheim Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels.
“It’s everything I thought it would be and more,” Moscatiello said. “It’s the coolest place to play. It’s like playing pick-up wiffle ball. It’s so much fun.”
Bananas’ Popularity and Fan Experience
The Bananas are currently 10-1 in the six-team league which includes the Indianapolis Clowns, Texas Tailgaters, Loco Beach Coconuts, Firefighters and Party Animals.
- The Bananas started in 2016.
- The teams recently celebrated their 500th straight sell-out.
- Last month, they played to sold-out crowds in Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, Petco Park in San Diego, and Anaheim Stadium.
The fan-friendly interaction includes signing autographs, running into the crowd to take photos and being accessible.
“We’re signing autographs and interacting with fans everywhere we play,” he said. “You watch the Yankees and see Aaron Judge, but how many people actually have the chance to meet him. We make sure the experience includes fans meeting players.”
After this stop in Yankee Stadium, the Bananas head out to Truist Park in Atlanta on May 8-10.
Moscatiello said he is having the time of his life. After an eight-year grind in baseball, he has found a comfortable