Temecula's Kelsie Whitmore Joins Savannah Banana Team at Disneyland

Whitmore, a Temecula Valley High School graduate, played with the Savannah Bananas at the Disneyland Resort for a one-day takeover event.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:38pm

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Kelsie Whitmore, a pitcher for the Savannah Bananas baseball team, joined her team for a one-day event at the Disneyland Resort in California. Whitmore, a Temecula native, has played baseball her whole life and is one of the few women playing Banana Ball, the Savannah Bananas' unique style of baseball. The team entertained park guests with special performances and Disneyland created banana-themed food and drinks for the occasion.

Why it matters

Whitmore's participation in the Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball highlights the growing opportunities for women in professional baseball. Her presence at the Disneyland event also inspired young girls in the stands to see that they can pursue their athletic dreams at any level.

The details

Whitmore, a Temecula Valley High School graduate, joined the Savannah Bananas, a professional baseball team known for their unique Banana Ball format and entertaining performances. The team visited the Disneyland Resort, where they traveled in a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. and entertained park guests with special shows in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle and at Pixar Pier. Disneyland also created a selection of banana-themed food and drinks for the occasion.

  • The Savannah Bananas visited Disneyland Resort on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • The team then traveled to Angel Stadium in Anaheim to battle the Indianapolis Clowns on Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, 2026.

The players

Kelsie Whitmore

A pitcher for the Savannah Bananas baseball team and a Temecula Valley High School graduate who is one of the few women playing Banana Ball, the Savannah Bananas' unique style of baseball.

Savannah Bananas

A professional baseball team known for their entertaining Banana Ball format and performances.

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What they’re saying

“I almost quit baseball (in 2025,) I was ready to be done. I've been on four different professional baseball teams and I thought I was done. Baseball is fun again. Little 6-year-old me would not say 'no' to this.”

— Kelsie Whitmore, Pitcher, Savannah Bananas

“Look where we are, look how many young girls are in the stands and we can show them that girls can do anything at any level.”

— Kelsie Whitmore, Pitcher, Savannah Bananas

What’s next

The Savannah Bananas will continue their Banana Ball tour, playing the Indianapolis Clowns at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, 2026.

The takeaway

Kelsie Whitmore's participation with the Savannah Bananas demonstrates the growing opportunities for women in professional baseball and inspires young girls to pursue their athletic dreams at any level.