During a Banana Ball match between the Party Animals and Savannah Bananas, a batter attempted to shake hands with the Bananas' catcher, but the two players eventually gave each other a hug before dancing together. This was a far different outcome from the previous incident during a WBC match between Raleigh and Team USA. The incident was caught on camera and sparked controversy. Both players, who served as key players for Seattle's baseball team in 2025, have publicly addressed the issue.