Alex “Ziggy” Ziegler Returns Home as Savannah Bananas Light Up PNC Park with Banana Ball Magic**
Alex “Ziggy” Ziegler, a Butler native and one of the Savannah Bananas’ most beloved entertainers, couldn’t hold back his emotions when he stepped onto the field at **PNC Park** in Pittsburgh on Friday night. Known for his dazzling bat tricks, quick humor, and showman’s flair, Ziegler finally got to perform in front of a hometown crowd—and it was a moment he described as “surreal, overwhelming, and unforgettable.”
For those unfamiliar, the Savannah Bananas are no ordinary baseball team. They play **Banana Ball**, a reimagined version of the sport designed for fans first, blending athletic competition with nonstop entertainment. From choreographed dance routines and mid-inning hijinks to players engaging with fans in the stands, the Bananas have become a nationwide sensation, selling out stadiums across America and racking up millions of online followers.
But Friday’s game at PNC Park wasn’t just another stop on their barnstorming tour—it was a homecoming for Ziggy. Raised in Butler, just north of Pittsburgh, Ziegler grew up dreaming of baseball greatness. While his path didn’t take him through Major League Baseball, it brought him somewhere entirely different—into the heart of a baseball revolution where showmanship matters just as much as skill.
Walking out to cheers from family, friends, and fans who traveled to see him perform, Ziggy admitted he felt a lump in his throat. “To be here, in my city, with the team I love, in front of the people who helped raise me… it’s something I’ll never forget,” he said, wiping away tears before flashing his trademark grin and spinning his bat like a magician’s wand.
Throughout the night, Ziggy and the Bananas gave fans a spectacle unlike anything MLB had ever seen on its field. Players danced to classic rock hits, umpires joined in on comedic skits, and the fast-paced Banana Ball rules kept the game moving with constant thrills. Every inning felt like a show, and every play carried the energy of a circus mixed with competition.
The Pittsburgh crowd responded with roaring laughter, applause, and standing ovations—proof that Banana Ball’s magic translates anywhere. For Ziggy, though, the highlight was simple: “This is home. And tonight, I got to bring a little Bananas joy back to Pittsburgh.”
