ST. AUGUSTINE – Former Flagler College pitcher Gage Voorhees signed with the Savannah Bananas late last week according to a release from the popular barnstorming club.
 
"Signing to play for the Savannah Bananas is exhilarating to say the least," said Voorhees. "I'm so excited but kind of nervous to be a part of this unique experience."

The Bananas were founded in 2016 and play at the Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah. They were a collegiate summer league team until 2022. In 2018, they fostered their "Banana Ball" format and transitioned into exhibition games, which is the renowned version you see today. The Bananas generally have sellout crowds wherever they go.

"The entertaining and unconventional approach to the game is how I based my pitching technique over the years, so I fell like I can fit right in," said Voorhees. "Being part of this team means embracing creativity, excitement, and a love for baseball that goes beyond the traditional rules."   

Voorhees pitched three years (2021-23) in the Ancient City. He posted an 11-7 record with one save and he tossed six complete games. Voorhees made 37 appearances with 27 starts and fanned 177 batters in 209.1 innings pitched. He was a two-time All-Peach Belt Conference selection and earned PBC Pitcher of the Week honors twice. He holds the D2 era record in career earned run average at 3.31. His 3.01 ERA in 2023 is the fifth-best in the era and he is tied for first with 14 starts in 2022. Voorhees' four complete games is tied for second and his 95.0 innings pitched in 2022 is third in the D2 era.

Prior to Flagler, Voorhees pitched one year at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio and he started his career at Cedarville (Ohio) University.

The Springfield, Ohio native pitched for the Savannah Bananas team in the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer league, with the help of Flagler pitching coach Jeff Pelkey. He was a member of the Bananas' developmental team, The Visitors, for six games in the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour.

"I am beyond grateful and excited to travel around the country, put smiles on the faces of millions, and be able to continue playing the game I love," said Voorhees.   

The Bananas open the season Feb. 1-2 at Mesa, Arizona. They will play in 20 Major League Baseball parks and four football stadiums (three of those being National Football League stadiums) this year.

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