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Ballplayer: Pelotero

Release Date: Jul 13, 2012
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Runtime: 1 hr. 13 min.
Genres: Documentary
Director:Jonathan Paley
Cast:John Leguizamo, Miguel Angel Sano, Juan Carlos Batista, Astin Jacobo. Full cast + crew

Synopsis

This compelling documentary, narrated by John Leguizamo and executive produced by Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, is a gritty and never before seen look inside the world of Major League Baseball (MLB) training camps in the Dominican Republic. Miguel Angel and Jean Carlos are two of the top prospects and they are both about to turn 16, which means they can be signed to an MLB farm team and ultimately move up to the majors. BALLPLAYER: PELOTERO filmmakers Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin and Jonathan...more

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75 out of 100 Metascore^®

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Ballplayer: Pelotero by Alf_Ebert
A documentary that will primarily appeal to fans of Major League Baseball. Every year on July 2 in the Dominican Republic, 16 year old males with dreams of...

Baseball fans must go by chadegra
This is a great documentary about Dominican Ball Players and the MLB. I had to drive 40 minutes away to see it and thank God it was worth it! This movie gives...