Sean Caseys Savannah Bananas experience ends quickly and painfully

Former All-Star Sean Casey returned to Cincinnati for some Banana Ball and left with a torn hamstring.In his first at-bat on Friday for the Savannah Bananas, the Reds great walked on four pitches.Ball four was off the mark so much that it got by the catcher, and Casey was able to dart to first base and began to round towards second.However, it was on that turn that Casey lurched and began to grab at his hamstring.He quickly retreated to first base and then walked to the dugout. Reds announcer Jim Day was the bearer of bad news.

He confirmed while calling the Reds vs.Tigers game on Saturday that Casey “completely tore his hamstring.”“I thought he was just playing to the crowd.

You know.Like, ‘Hey, I’m an older guy and it’s hard for me to run,'” Day said.Casey was not the only Reds legend who joined in on the festivities.

Other famous Reds alumni include Todd Frazier, Danny Graves and Bronson Arroyo.  Though the significant injury was a bad way to end his time with the Savannah Bananas, Casey still had a great time. “What a moment to have one more AB in front of the greatest fans in the world last night in Cincinnati!!” Casey said on X, “[Thanks] to [The Savannah Bananas and [Jesse Cole] for the opportunity! Banana Ball is so fun.”During his retirement, Casey started the “Mayor’s Office” podcast, which he continues to run to this day. Casey, who played with the Reds from 1998-2005, was also the Yankees’ hitting coach in 2023.Banana Ball has taken over the sporting world as a very unique experience.The game is similar to baseball, but it has many twists and turns.

Teams will occasionally perform dance numbers or attempt some stunts. However, this event was one of the first times that Banana Ball had caused a significant injury. ...