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Ballplayer: Pelotero
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Ballplayer: Pelotero

Oct 15, 2011
1h 17m
★ 6.2

The Dominican Republic's Most Valuable Export

Overview

Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.

Genres

Drama
Documentary

Production Companies

Makuhari Media

Ballplayer: Pelotero Trailers

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Cast

Jean Carlos Batista

Himself

Jean Carlos Batista

John Leguizamo

Narrator (voice)

John Leguizamo

Miguel Sano

Himself

Miguel Sano

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