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Ex-World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon pitches for Savannah Bananas
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon runs onto the field for the ceremonial first pitch before game three of the 2021 ALCS against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Ex-World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon pitches in kilt at Savannah Bananas game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 9/3/22

The Savannah Bananas are one of the hottest things in pro baseball, and it seems like former MLB players are dying to get a taste of the action. On Friday night, it was former World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon who made an appearance in a Bananas game.

Papelbon, who was a six-time MLB All-Star, came in to pitch in a “Bananaball” game between the Bananas and Party Animals Friday. The former Red Sox closer brought out the 2007 World Series trophy with him, which he placed behind the rubber on the mound.

He also came out in a kilt and did his Irish jig on the mound before pitching.

The 41-year-old last pitched in MLB in 2016. He sure seemed to have a good time with the Bananas.

Last weekend, it was Josh Reddick playing in a Bananas game and making a spectacular catch.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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