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Watch: Baseball Player Steps Up to Plate With a Bat on Fire What Happened Next Left the Fans Mind Blown

Published 04/13/2022, 11:15 AM EDT

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The game of baseball has truly changed a lot in recent times. And how? With the fire set on the bat? Yes, recently, a baseball player appeared in the ballpark with a flaming bat in his hand. And he actually batted with that flaming bat in a baseball game.

Yes, Major League Baseball is in action, but these college-level baseball teams are providing top-notch entertainment; for baseball fans for over three-four months now. Probably, they are the ones who benefitted the most from the MLB lockout.

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Even though MLB is providing nail-biting games this season, these minor league teams and collegiate teams are not shying away from stealing the limelight. Probably no one would have seen someone bat with a flaming bat. But nowadays anything is possible in the game of baseball.

Savannah Banana player set his bat on fire, stuns the baseball world

If one thinks the game of baseball is boring, then you certainly need to change your opinion about the game. Earlier on Tuesday, when everyone was busy watching MLB games, the Savannah Bananas hitter drew the attention with his unique and probably a never-seen appearance in the ballpark. Yes, the amateur baseball player literally set his bat on fire and then also hit a run in the game.

Ever since this game, the video is doing rounds on the internet. Because this is something that has probably never happened in baseball. One can imagine the popularity of these minor league teams. Because as per a report, the Savannah Bananas have sold out tickets for every game this season.

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MLB is finally back in 2022

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It’s only April 2022, and MLB has already seen a lot in the year. First, the league suffered an owners’ lockout, and then a month-long free agency. However, even after so many roadblocks, the game of baseball is back in America. And that too without losing any games in the season.

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Given the strength and depth in their squad, teams like the LA Dodgers, Houston Astros, and Atlanta Braves are the favorites to win the World Series. While some mid-table sides, such as the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox, are looking dangerous this season.

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Abhishek Kumar

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Abhishek Kumar is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. After completing his Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Abhishek has been working in the media industry since two years. Before joining EssentiallySports, he previously worked at APN News as a sub-editor, where he has written articles on sports and politics.
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