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 Paley take you
inside this never before seen world for an up close and personal look at
the cost of the American dream.
Directors: Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin
Stars: Jean Carlos Batista, Miguel Angel Sano and John Leguizamo
A gritty and never-before-seen look inside the world of Major League
Baseball 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. In another angle we can say, Two top baseball
prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and
corruption as they chase their big league dreams.
