Former BYU player finds second chance with viral Banana Ball team
September 20, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Bronson Balholm, a former BYU baseball catcher, thought his playing career ended when professional opportunities dried up. Instead, he joined the Savannah Bananas' touring Party Animals team, where theatrical baseball and social media virality have given him a platform reaching millions.
The Deseret News profiles Balholm's journey as both a sports story and a faith narrative, describing how he sees the unexpected path as part of God's plan. The Bananas organization has built a massive following by treating baseball as entertainment spectacle, selling out stadiums nationwide.
Balholm credits his Latter-day Saint faith with helping him stay resilient through rejection and embrace an unconventional career that combines athleticism with showmanship.
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