Go 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 a good insight about these kids and why...
Go 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 MLB success receive offers from prospective...
90 The New York Times | Neil Genzlinger Commendably, the film, narrated by John Leguizamo, sugarcoats nothing, and the people involved - the players, their trainers, their parents, the scouts - are remarkably forthright. Read full review
88 Boston Globe | Janice Page A well-crafted, bravely revealing little film that could be considered essential education for baseball fans. It's just a bonus that the documentary is so entertaining. Read full review
80 Salon.com | Andrew O'Hehir While "Ballplayer" is certainly unsettling, must-see viewing for baseball fans - a nonfiction follow-up to Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's outstanding 2009 feature "Sugar" - it's a vibrant tale, alive with color and texture, that's far more than a sports movie. Read full review
80 The Hollywood Reporter | Frank Scheck Although there are numerous interviews with various people both directly involved with or peripheral to the action, the most compelling figure on display is a particularly articulate coach who proves all too determined to have his protégé succeed. The fact that he works strictly on commission is certainly no small element of his zeal. Read full review