Summary
The Savannah Bananas, a baseball team known for their fun antics, referenced an incident involving Cal Raleigh during the World Baseball Classic. Raleigh had refused to shake hands with his Team USA opponents, causing a stir among fans and players. The Bananas poked fun at this by having their catcher initially refuse a handshake, only to then dance with the opposing player.
Key Facts
- Cal Raleigh went viral for not shaking hands with Seattle Mariners teammates during the World Baseball Classic.
- Raleigh's actions drew criticism for being too serious during a friendly competition.
- The Savannah Bananas, known for their playful approach, imitated Raleigh's incident during a game.
- The Bananas catcher pretended to refuse a handshake but then hugged and danced with the batter.
- Raleigh said his actions were about team rivalry and that players become friends again during the regular MLB season.
- A player named Randy Arozarena, along with many fans, disagreed with Raleigh's approach.
- Raleigh will have another opportunity to address the situation in an upcoming match against the Dominican Republic.
