Mo'ne Davis Signs with Indianapolis Clowns Banana Ball Team

The Little League World Series legend continues her baseball career in the unique Banana Ball Championship League.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:36pm

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An extreme close-up of Mo'ne Davis mid-pitch, with her body and uniform dissolving into a vibrant, energetic expressionist painting of neon colors and rapid brushstrokes, capturing the raw power and athleticism of her pitching motion.The Indianapolis Clowns' new star pitcher Mo'ne Davis brings her legendary talent and showmanship to the Banana Ball Championship League.Charleston Today

Mo'ne Davis, the Philadelphia native who became the first girl to throw a shutout in the Little League World Series, has signed with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Banana Ball Championship League. The Clowns are a new franchise that aims to carry on the tradition of the legendary Negro League teams of the mid-20th century. Davis has also recently signed with the Women's Pro Baseball League.

Why it matters

Mo'ne Davis' signing with the Indianapolis Clowns is a significant moment for the Banana Ball League, which is looking to blend historic baseball tradition with modern showmanship. As a former Little League star and current Women's Pro Baseball League player, Davis brings both name recognition and talent to the up-and-coming Banana Ball league.

The details

The Banana Ball Championship League confirmed through a Facebook post that Mo'ne Davis has signed with the Indianapolis Clowns, one of the league's newest franchises. The Clowns released a hype video celebrating Davis' career and signing. The Indianapolis Clowns are aiming to carry on the legacy of the legendary Negro League teams of the mid-1900s, blending historic baseball tradition with the modern style of Banana Ball.

  • In December 2025, Davis signed with the Los Angeles team in the Women's Pro Baseball League.
  • The Indianapolis Clowns next take on The Firefighters in a two-game set on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 against the Loco Beach Coconuts in Charleston, South Carolina.

The players

Mo'ne Davis

A Philadelphia native who became the first girl to throw a shutout in the Little League World Series. She is continuing her baseball career by signing with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Banana Ball Championship League and the Women's Pro Baseball League.

Indianapolis Clowns

The newest team in the Banana Ball Championship League, aiming to carry on the tradition of the legendary Negro League teams of the mid-20th century by blending historic baseball with modern showmanship.

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What’s next

Neither the Indianapolis Clowns nor Banana Ball League have announced when Mo'Ne Davis will next pitch, but she should be on the mound soon.

The takeaway

Mo'ne Davis' signing with the Indianapolis Clowns Banana Ball team is a testament to her continued athletic prowess and the growing popularity of unique baseball leagues like Banana Ball that aim to blend tradition and modern showmanship.