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1) Fastball
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Hank Aaron and Derek Jeter, with Kevin Costner narrating, lead a cast of baseball legends and scientists who explore the magic within the 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate, and decipher who threw the fastest pitch ever. --Container.
2) Knuckleball!
Language
English
Description
"From acclaimed filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg this heartfelt, funny and deeply engaging film delves into the legendary subculture of the knuckleball and the brotherhood of men who share the drive, imagination and humility to throw baseball's slowest, most disrespected pitch."--Container.
The definitive documentary about the impossible-to-hit pitch, the knuckleball.
3) The league
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the 20th century, exploring Black baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities, and a showcase for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, while exposing unintended consequences of the sport's integration.
Language
English
Description
Captured are Major League Baseball's funniest bleeps, blops, and blunderful bloopers! This collection of the greatest fan-favorite follies will tickle the funny-bone with highlights of hilarity. From the lost-in-the sun pop flies to mischievous victory pies, the major league merriment overflows. Now baseball fans can play not one but two of the most popular MLB Bloopers titles.
6) Facing Nolan
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, this is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend." --
Pub. Date
[2009?]
Language
English
Description
Coach Marty presents coaching strategies and drills for youth level baseball. This video addresses baserunning and bunting by beginning with fundamentals, and then presents creative drills for skill improvement. Player mastery of these techniques can result in 1-2 extra runs per game, as these two aspects are frequently underrated and under taught. This video can assist coaches in teaching skills that players will build on beyond the youth level.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
An entertaining and heartfelt look at the ties of hope, faith, and optimism that bind Cubs fans together. Also offers unique insight into what it means to be a true Cubs fans by exploring how deeply the histories of the city of Chicago and its Cubs are intertwined. Featuring interviews with an all-star cast of Cubs fans, Cubs legends, and experts, and remarkable historical images, including dozens of rare and never-before-seen photos from the earliest...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
All of the excitement, drama and life-changing moments from the 2018 World Series are here in the official release from Shout! Factory and Major League Baseball. This DVD features an adrenaline-filled feature-length film, highlights from the entire postseason and incisive bonus features.
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
From the dirt-poor alleys of Anderson, Indiana, to a storied career with the Brooklyn Dodgers fabled "Boys of Summer," Carl Erskine lived the American Dream--and spent his lifetime giving to others. Through his support of lifelong best friend Johnny Wilson and then Jackie Robinson--"No Dodger, none, understood more about what was going on (racially) than Carl did," Robinson said--followed by his 60-year advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities...
18) Fernando nation
Series
30 for 30 volume no. 27
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Nicknamed "El Toro" by his fans, 20-year-old Fernando Valenzuela was one of the most captivating pitching phenoms baseball has ever seen. Virtually overnight, he became a hero to millions of Latinos, proving with his signature look to the heavens and killer screwball that the American dream was not reserved for those born on U.S. soil.
Series
30 for 30 volume no. 18
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
After leading the Dream Team to Olympic Gold and taking the Chicago Bulls to their third consecutive NBA championship, Michael Jordan walked away from the game of basketball. Jolted by the tragic loss of his father, Jordan decided to pursue a lifelong ambition and play baseball. His brief career in the minor leagues was subject to intense media scrutiny and ridicule, but those who knew him best understood his need to honor his father by fulfilling...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Two New York icons meet for one final time. Academy Award-winning documentary writer Mark Monroe chronicles the intersecting histories of the landmark Shea Stadium and the legendary performer Billy Joel. An engaging look at the highs and lows of the New York Mets and the music career of Joel. Monroe interweaves interviews with players and performers with exclusive concert footage from the goodbye performances in July 2008.
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