The road to the 2027 Banana Ball season is officially underway after fans across the country cast thousands of ballots to lock in a franchise player- one protected player per team ahead of next week’s draft.
Here is a look at every fan-franchised player for all six teams.
Savannah Bananas: Jackson Olson (3B)
It comes as no surprise that Jackson Olson secured the franchise tag for Savannah. A premier entertainer and undisputed fan favorite—whose profile expanded even further during his run on Dancing with the Stars—Olson remains central to the Bananas' identity on and off the field.
2026 World Tour Stats: .206/.263/.323/.586, 4 HR, 17 RBI
Party Animals: Tanner Thomas (OF)
Tanner Thomas delivered a dynamic offensive campaign for the Party Animals, anchoring the middle of the order and bringing consistent power throughout the tour.
2026 World Tour Stats: .301/.371/.574/.945, 12 HR, 42 RBI
Firefighters: Noah Bridges (OF)
Noah Bridges provided a lethal combination of offensive production and defensive wizardry for the Firefighters, highlighted by his league-leading ability to turn trick plays into immediate outs.
2026 World Tour Stats: .317/.417/.535/.952, 3 HR, 28 RBI, 28 trick play outs
Texas Tailgaters: Kyle Martin (1B)
Fans had zero hesitation franchising Kyle Martin. The reigning Banana Bowl MVP put together a historic 2026 campaign, leading the entire league in both home runs and RBIs while playing elite defense at first base.
2026 World Tour Stats: .370/.462/.809/1.271, 29 HR, 87 RBI, 23 trick play outs
Loco Beach Coconuts: Dalton Mauldin (2B)
At second base, Dalton Mauldin secured the fan vote for the Loco Beach Coconuts, cementing his place in the lineup after appearing in 30 games during the 2026 run.
2026 World Tour Stats: .225/.295/.225/.520, 5 RBI (30 games)
Indianapolis Clowns: Jackie Bradley Jr. (OF)
Former Major League standout Jackie Bradley Jr. proved his two-way talent translates seamlessly to the Banana Ball Championship League, posting an OPS over 1.000 while recording 50 trick play outs in the field.
2026 World Tour Stats: .364/.449/.563/1.012, 10 HR, 48 RBI, 33 B4S, 50 trick play outs
What’s Next: Coach Franchise Phase & Draft Schedule
If your favorite player was not selected in the fan vote, their 2027 roster hopes are not over.
Coach Franchise Phase (October 24–26, 2026): Immediately following the fan vote, head coaches lock in up to 17 additional players from their existing 2026 rosters to protect them from the open draft pool. These protected rosters will be announced publicly leading into draft night.
2027 Banana Ball Player Draft (October 28, 2026): The official draft begins at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET) and will stream live on the official Banana Ball YouTube channel.
