Firefighters Roster 2026: Players, Numbers and Positions

The Firefighters roster for 2026 includes a large mix of pitchers, position players, utility performers, entertainers and team personalities. We checked the official Firefighters team hub and the official 2026 player-card checklist on July 29, 2026. The checklist names 29 people plus mascot Bo the Beaver, but it does not publish one dependable table of jersey numbers and positions. That distinction matters: a collectible checklist is evidence that someone is part of the current Firefighters world, not a promise that every person will be active at every game. This guide lists the verified names, explains the publicly reported baseball roles and clearly marks information that the team has not consistently published. For the next appearance, use the live Firefighters team page rather than assuming a season list is a game-day lineup.

Firefighters roster 2026 at a glance

The official 2026 Firefighters player-card product provides the most useful first-party name checklist available to the public. It includes players, performers, leadership and the mascot together, so we have separated them below. Position labels are included only where a public roster reference identifies a recognizable baseball role. They should be read as role guides, not as a permanent depth chart.

What about jersey numbers? Numbers can be visible in game photos, cards and individual appearances, but the current official pages do not provide a single number directory. Banana Ball uniforms and performance roles can also vary. We would rather leave a number unlisted than attach the wrong number to a player. For a specific game, the current lineup, stadium display and official player profile are more reliable than an undated search snippet.

Firefighters position players to know

The roster has a useful position-player spine. Public role references identify Dalton Cornett and Zachary Bridges behind the plate, with Eric Jones Jr. able to cover catcher and first base. Caden Green is associated with shortstop, while Logan Lacey and Liam Spence add infield options. The outfield group includes Lamar Sparks, Noah Bridges, Ron Franklin Jr. and Armando Becerra, with Darrien McDowell listed across first base and the outfield.

Catchers, infielders and utility players

A catcher in Banana Ball still receives pitches, works with the pitcher and handles plays around the plate, but the game environment asks for more. The clock, rapid transitions and entertainment sequences make awareness especially visible to fans. Cornett, Jones and Zachary Bridges give followers several names to watch when looking for the player in catching gear.

Green, Lacey and Spence are useful starting points for fans learning the infield. Maxwell, McFadden and Hughes are described publicly as utility players. ?Utility? should not be read as a lesser role. On a traveling show where game assignments and entertainment moments can change, the ability to cover more than one place can be particularly valuable.

Outfield speed and defensive personalities

Sparks, Noah Bridges, Ron Franklin Jr. and Becerra are the clearest publicly listed outfield names. McDowell adds a corner-position option. This guide does not assign speed grades, throwing grades or a batting-order rank because those claims would require current performance data. The practical fan takeaway is simpler: when a Firefighters ball is hit into the gaps, these are the names most often connected with outfield work.

Banana Ball also turns defense into a crowd moment. A difficult catch may flow directly into a celebration, dance or interaction. That is why a conventional position label tells only part of the story. It explains where a player may work defensively, not everything the player contributes to the show.

Firefighters pitchers and two-way roles

The publicly identified pitching group includes Austin Temple, Ben Dum, Jared Donalson, Zack Phillips, Ga'Von Wray, Blake Morgan, Bradford Webb and Johnny Hummel. Phillips and Morgan are listed as left-handed pitchers; Temple, Dum, Donalson, Wray, Webb and Hummel are listed as right-handed. Christian Dearman and Marshall Shill are also connected with pitching while carrying utility or entertainment descriptions.

Those labels are a directory, not a rotation. There is no basis here for promising who will start, close or appear in a particular city. Travel, health, opponent, show design and the active group can all affect an appearance. Check the game's live information rather than buying a ticket solely on the assumption that one pitcher will work.

Why a Banana Ball pitching staff looks different

A traditional professional roster is often discussed through a five-man rotation, bullpen hierarchy and transaction list. Banana Ball is a timed, performance-centered format. Pitchers still have to throw strikes and handle hitters, but they may also work shorter segments, participate in choreographed moments or share the spotlight with a guest or two-way performer.

For viewers, handedness is more useful than an invented depth-chart number. It helps explain a matchup without pretending the Firefighters have published a permanent order. The latest scores and results are the best place to see who actually appeared, while the 2026 standings show how the team is progressing.

Coaches, entertainers and the team's firefighter identity

The Firefighters are not simply a red-uniform version of another club. The official team story says they debuted in 2024 as the third Banana Ball team, toured seven cities in their first season and appeared at Nationals Park. Their theme is designed to honor the energy, service and community identity associated with firefighters.

Valerie Perez is central to that identity. The official About Us page describes the former firefighter as being at the helm. Her inclusion in the player-card checklist should therefore not be misread as proof that she occupies an ordinary active-player slot. Likewise, South Trimble's public entertainer/dancer role and Bo the Beaver's mascot role belong in a complete team guide, but neither should be inserted into a conventional batting order.

The same caution applies to Brian Trepanier, whose name is in the official card set while the checklist does not spell out a position. A transparent roster can say that. It does not need to turn every person into a pitcher, infielder or coach just to make a table look complete.

How the 2026 roster was checked

We used a source hierarchy instead of copying a single search result:

1. Official Firefighters team pages establish the club identity and point fans toward the roster and Banana Ball stats.
2. The official 2026 Firefighters player-card checklist verifies the current set of included names.
3. Public roster references help identify common position labels, but they do not override an official update or game-day lineup.
4. Current results and official stats are the better evidence for who actually played and what happened.

This method also explains why the list may look different from a social post or a stadium lineup. A season card set can include leadership, entertainers and a mascot. A traveling game needs an active group for that date. A stats page reflects recorded appearances. All three can be accurate while answering different questions.

Follow the Firefighters in 2026

Use the Firefighters team page for the next matchup and team-specific information. Use the Banana Ball calendar when planning around a city or date. After the game, check scores and standings instead of relying on a preseason roster article to tell you who appeared.

If you are going primarily to see a particular player, remember that a roster listing is not an appearance guarantee. Follow official team announcements close to the event, then check the lineup information available at the venue. That is the most practical way to use this guide: learn the names and roles here, then confirm the night-specific details where they are freshest.

Firefighters roster FAQ

Who is on the Firefighters roster in 2026?

The official 2026 card checklist includes Lamar Sparks, Christian Dearman, Caden Green, Dalton Cornett, Corey Pye, Eric Jones Jr., Marshall Shill, Austin Temple, Mason Maxwell, South Trimble, Noah Bridges, Darrien McDowell, Logan Lacey, Zachary Bridges, Liam Spence, Drew Yniesta, Ben Dum, Jared Donalson, Zack Phillips, Ron Franklin Jr., Dakota McFadden, Ga'Von Wray, Valerie Perez, Armando Becerra, Blake Morgan, Bradford Webb, Tyner Hughes, Johnny Hummel and Brian Trepanier, plus mascot Bo the Beaver. Not every included person is necessarily an active player at every game.

Can the Firefighters roster change during the season?

Yes. The active travel group, game assignments and availability can change. A season checklist should not be treated as a guarantee that every named person will appear in every city.

Where can I see Firefighters player stats?

Use the official team roster and Banana Ball stats links for player profiles, then compare them with current game results. Stats show recorded performance; a roster page shows team membership and public roles.

Why are some jersey numbers missing?

The current official pages do not publish a complete, stable 2026 number table. Photos and older pages can be misleading when uniforms or assignments change, so missing numbers are left unclaimed rather than guessed.

Where can I find the Firefighters schedule?

Open the Firefighters team page for team-specific games or browse the site calendar for every Banana Ball date. Confirm the event details again shortly before traveling.