Pelotero (2012)

[A Boy Named Seo]

Saw this on Netflix today and dug it. Crazy-talented kid shortstops, shady agents, age and identity drama... all under the foreboding watch of MLB.

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.

Trailer:

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[Guest Mets � Willets Point]

I went to put this in my Netflix queue and it's already there. I need to get on the ball and watch more movies.

[Edgy MD]

The scope seemed somewhat limited, in part because of MLB's non-cooperation --- clearly not wanting to be part of what they couldn't control.

Not really going to win Bobby Valentine any friends at MLB's offices.

I gave it seven milky gloves, but I hovered over six. I just felt like there's a bigger story we're hinting at but not getting.

[metirish]

Mets � Willets Point wrote: I went to put this in my Netflix queue and it's already there. I need to get on the ball and watch more movies.

me too...


When it says produced by Bobby V does that mean he stumped up the money?

[Edgy MD]

I guess the best summary is that the producer oversees the budget and coordinates the schedule, but it's sort of a vague job description of shepherding the project form start to finish.

Funny thing is that John Leguizamo, not trying to be funny here, sounded kind of like Bobby Valentine.