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2 forgotten ex-SF Giants infielders resurface with Banana Ball teams

Two former SF Giants infielders, Kelby Tomlinson and Charlie Culberson, are now part of Banana Ball.

By Nick San Miguel · Around the Foghorn

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:02 PM

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Former SF Giants infielders Charlie Culberson and Kelby Tomlinson were drafted to play Banana Ball in 2027.
Charlie Culberson was selected by the Savannah Bananas, and Kelby Tomlinson joined the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Culberson debuted for the Giants in 2012 and was traded to acquire 2012 NLCS MVP Marco Scutaro.

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Former San Francisco Giants infielders Charlie Culberson and Kelby Tomlinson have joined Banana Ball teams for the 2027 season. Culberson was selected by the Savannah Bananas in their yearly draft, while Tomlinson was drafted by the Loco Beach Coconuts.

Culberson debuted with the Giants in 2012 before being traded to Colorado for NLCS MVP Marco Scutaro. Tomlinson spent four seasons with San Francisco from 2015 to 2018 before retiring in 2021. Neither player's team is currently scheduled to play at Oracle Park in 2027.

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