FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ASHBY VINING DRAFTED BY LOCO BEACH COCONUTS IN SECOND ROUND OF BANANA BALL DRAFT
LOCO BEACH, Anywhere – November 13, 2025 – The Loco Beach Coconuts have selected standout infielder Ashby Vining in the second round of the first-ever Banana Ball Player Draft tonight. Vining, known for his impressive power and strong performance with the developmental team The Visitors, is officially joining the Coconuts’ roster for the upcoming 2026 Banana Ball season.
Vining made a significant impression during his time with The Visitors in 2025, showcasing remarkable hitting ability with three home runs and seven hits in just five games. His .389 batting average demonstrated his readiness for the newly expanded six-team Banana Ball Championship League.
“Ashby’s performance has been nothing short of electric,” said Loco Beach Coconuts Head Coach Marc Crocco. “He brings a level of power and consistency that perfectly aligns with the high-ene

rgy, ‘Loco Beach’ style of play we’re cultivating. We’re thrilled to have him on the team and can’t wait to see the impact he makes on the field.”
The 2025 Banana Ball Draft, broadcast live on the Banana Ball YouTube Channel, marked a pivotal moment for the league as it expanded to include new teams like the Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns. The Coconuts organization is dedicated to bringing a fun, “beachy party atmosphere” to fans nationwide during the 2026 World Tour.
Vining previously shared his excitement about being entered into the historic draft, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the growing phenomenon of Banana Ball.
The Loco Beach Coconuts will kick off their inaugural season in late February as part of the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour, which includes stops at major venues across 45 states. Fans can follow the team and the entire league’s journey on social media and the official Savannah Bananas website.
About Banana Ball:
Banana Ball is a fast-paced, entertaining version of baseball created by the Savannah Bananas, featuring unique rules like no bunting, no stepping out of the batter’s box, and sudden death tiebreakers. The games are known for their high energy, on-field entertainment, and fan-first experience.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Blowfish Baseball to Host 2026 Banana Ball Draft Party Tonight!
LEXINGTON, S.C. — The Lexington County Blowfish Baseball Club will host an official Banana Ball Draft watch party tonight, Thursday, November 13, 2025, inside the Stadium Club at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. The event is being held in celebration of Ashby Vining (a graduate of Gilbert High School in Gilbert, SC), a Blowfish alumnus (2023,2024) who is entered into the 2026 Banana Ball Draft pool.
The draft will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST and will be streamed live on the official Banana Ball YouTube channel (@officialbananaball). For more information on Banana Ball go to www.bananaball.com
Ashby has competed at both the collegiate and professional levels,  He played college baseball as a catcher at Coker University before transferring to Saint Peter’s University. During his collegiate career at Saint Peter’s, Vining received All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) honors twice and was named the conference’s Athlete of the Month in May 2024. In the professional summer circuit, Vining has played for the Lexington County Blowfish of the Coastal Plain League and was a star for the Visitors, Banana Ball’s developmental team.
The Savannah Bananas were founded in 2016 and initially played in the summer collegiate Coastal Plain League (www.coastalplain.com) before transitioning to full-time “Banana Ball” exhibition games and forming the Banana Ball Championship League. The Banana Ball Draft is the league’s mechanism for acquiring and assigning players to its expanding roster of professional teams.
Event Details
  • What: 2026 Banana Ball Draft Party
  • Who: hosted by the Lexington County Blowfish
  • Where: Stadium Club at Lexington County Baseball Stadium, 474 Ball Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072
  • When: Tonight, Thursday, November 13, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m. EST

The Lexington County Blowfish are a four-time CPL Organization of the Year and a proud member of the Coastal Plain League. The summer collegiate team began play in 2006 and won the 2012 and 2023 CPL Championships. The Blowfish are operated by Shanahan & Company Sports Management and are owned by Bill and Vicki Shanahan.  For more information on the Lexington County Blowfish and future events, visit goblowfishbaseball.com.