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Former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson appears to have a new team... kinda
TL;DR
Former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson played for the Savannah Bananas in a fun exhibition game at Yankee Stadium. Although he made contact, the Bananas lost to the Party Animals 7-2.
Key points
- Russell Wilson played for the Savannah Bananas.
- The game took place at Yankee Stadium.
- The Bananas lost 7-2 to the Party Animals.
- Wilson made contact in his only at bat.
- He has played for multiple NFL teams since the Seahawks.
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It's been an interesting few years (to say the least) for former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Since the 2022 season, the Super Bowl XLVIII champion has played for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants. Now, it appears Wilson is getting back to his baseball roots and has found a new team...
...kinda.
Over the weekend, the veteran signal caller did suit up for a new team, although it was definitely just for fun. The team in question? The beloved Savannah Bananas!
The Bananas were playing a game against the Party Animals (a "rival" team) at Yankees Stadium. So naturally, why wouldn't they try to drum up some additional hype by bringing in a recognizable NFL player with a legitimate baseball history! Wilson's only at bat resulted in him getting out at first, but he did make contact with the ball! Ultimately, the Bananas lost the game 7-2.
Wilson is of course best known for his football career, but in another timeline, perhaps he could have been an MLB star. He was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2007, then later the Colorado Rockies in 2010 and began his professional baseball career in the state of Washington with the Tri-City Dust Devils. Eventually, his rights were acquired by the Texas Rangers, then later traded to the New York Yankees where he even played in a Spring Training game for them.
Q&A
Why did Russell Wilson play for the Savannah Bananas?
Russell Wilson played for the Savannah Bananas to add excitement to an exhibition game against the Party Animals at Yankee Stadium.
What was the outcome of the Savannah Bananas game with Russell Wilson?
The Savannah Bananas lost the game 7-2 against the Party Animals, despite Wilson making contact during his at bat.
What teams has Russell Wilson played for since leaving the Seahawks?
Since leaving the Seahawks, Russell Wilson has played for the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.
