Connecticut Native Makes Savannah Bananas Debut

By Mary Merensky

Photo courtesy of the Savannah Bananas

Tallahassee, Fla. – Connor Harris of Avon, CT, made his professional debut with the

Savannah Bananas on Feb. 28 as they took on the Texas Tailgaters.

Harris grew up in Avon, Connecticut, and was born into a baseball-loving family, with his father Steve serving as his childhood coach.

The 6-foot-8-inch right-handed pitcher played at George Washington University from 2020 to

2023 and then continued his college career at Winthrop University for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. During his time playing at Winthrop, he was scouted by the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas are a part of the Banana Ball Championship League, known for their fan-first mentality and their viral in-game dancing, singing, and performances.

While the Bananas might not be your typical baseball team, they are changing the narrative of

baseball being “boring.” In fact, Banana Ball has become so popular that the league now consists of six teams that travel all across the country, selling out stadiums of over 80,000 fans.

On Nov. 13-14, the Banana Ball League hosted its first-ever draft, and with the 60th overall pick, Harris was selected by the Bananas. “When I got drafted, that feeling with my whole family was incredible, and it was a moment that I will never forget,” Harris said during an interview with Channel 3 Eyewitness News.

Photo courtesy of the Savannah Bananas

Although Harris is taking his talent to the pros, he remains active in the Farmington Valley

community, participating in school visits and going to Little League games to help remind kids

that no dream is too big. It is safe to say that Connor Harris has made Connecticut proud and that his home state will be cheering him on as he begins his professional baseball career.