Yes, Noah Bridges, who initially joined the Savannah Bananas in 2022, is returning to the team for the 2024 season. His return indicates a period during which he was not continuously active with the team.
Bridges' History with the Savannah Bananas
Noah Bridges' journey with the Savannah Bananas began after a notable collegiate baseball career.
- Collegiate Career: Bridges played five years at UNCW (University of North Carolina Wilmington) from 2018 to 2022. During his time, he racked up 234 appearances and hit 16 home runs.
- Joining the Bananas: After graduating in 2022, Bridges joined the Savannah Bananas, beginning his professional exhibition baseball journey.
- Return for 2024: The team announced on social media that Bridges would be returning to the Savannah Bananas for 2024, confirming his renewed association with the Bananas.
Understanding "Returning"
In the context of sports, when an athlete is described as "returning" to a team, it generally implies they were previously a part of that team, subsequently departed or were inactive for a period, and are now rejoining. For Noah Bridges, his confirmed return to the Savannah Bananas for the 2024 season, following his initial joining in 2022, suggests that he was not continuously on the active roster or under contract during the interim, particularly the 2023 season.
