Shane Victorino may always be known as the “Flyin’ Hawaiian,” but these days, his home base is firmly planted in Las Vegas. The former MLB All-Star and World Series champion now lives in Southern Nevada, where he coaches his Flyin’ Hawaiian youth baseball teams and continues to grow the game at the grassroots level. While Victorino frequently returns to Hawaii for family, foundation work, and baseball events, his roots in Maui remain as strong as ever; now blended seamlessly with his next chapter in baseball entertainment.
That next chapter has found Victorino squarely in the spotlight of Banana Ball.
The fan-favorite outfielder has become a staple of the Savannah Bananas universe, embracing the fast-paced, showmanship-driven style that has taken the baseball world by storm. Victorino first debuted with the Bananas in 2023, instantly making headlines by delivering a walk-off RBI double in his first at-bat in Las Vegas. Since then, he has made multiple appearances, including a riveting return in Philadelphia, where he was greeted with thunderous ovations from fans who still revere him for his championship years.
Now, Victorino is stepping into a new role; one that blends leadership, personality, and prime-time flair.
For the inaugural 2026 Banana Ball Championship League, Victorino has been named the “Prime Time Coach” of the expansion team, Loco Beach Coconuts. In this role, he will appear for the team’s biggest games throughout the season, bringing his signature energy, charisma, and Aloha spirit to the national stage. Former NCAA Division II coach Mark Crocco will serve as the team’s head coach, while Victorino headlines the moments that matter most.
“Let the good times roll,” Victorino wrote on Instagram while unveiling his new Loco Beach uniform.
The Coconuts embrace a coastal identity, complete with a logo featuring a sunglass-wearing coconut flashing a shaka. While no Hawaii games are currently scheduled, the team will play home games along the East Coast from February through October, expanding Banana Ball’s reach and fanbase.
Victorino joins a growing list of baseball legends involved in the league, including Ryan Howard, who will coach the Indianapolis Clowns. For Victorino, Banana Ball is a perfect fit, where fun, competition, and connection with fans come first.
From Las Vegas to Philadelphia and everywhere in between, Shane Victorino is once again proving that the “Flyin’ Hawaiian” still knows how to steal the show.
