Ballplayer: Pelotero (2012)

Release Date: July 13th, 2012
Director: Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin
Writers: Not available
Actors: Jean Carlos Batista, John Leguizamo, Miguel Angel Sano
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Sport
MPAA Rating: Not available
Studio: Strand Releasing
 Pelotero (original title). Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.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.

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