Bananas have one current player taken in 2021 MLB Draft

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The 2021 Major League Baseball Draft wrapped up on Tuesday, and the Savannah Bananas saw seven former players and one current player get the call.

Tristan Peters, who is a sophomore center fielder out of Southern Illinois was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 7th round Monday. Wednesday night was his final game for the Bananas and he took some time to sign autographs for the fans.

Next, the Manitoba, Canada native begins a five-day quarantine before he says he will likely head to Arizona to begin training.

Peters said that Savannah will always be very special to him, because it’s where he got the call.

“I was at my host family, host dude’s house- it’s just one guy, but I was with my family, and yeah, it was surreal. It was unbelievable,” Peters explained. “This team has meant a lot to me too. I’ve never had so much fun playing baseball before. I learnt a lot too, so it’s really cool. Its meant more than anything. I’ve met some great friends here, and I just have another home, really. Been all over the place, this is just another home for me.”

2021 Banana goes in round number seven by the @Brewers! Congrats Tristan! pic.twitter.com/mjyEOUQr5Z
— Savannah Bananas (@TheSavBananas) July 12, 2021