MLB Network studio analyst

As the nation’s pastime, baseball has provided years of entertainment both on the field and in movie theaters. With this month’s release of Moneyball , based on author Michael Lewis’ look at general manager Billy Beane’s tenure with the Oakland A’s, American Way asked MLB greats past and present for their favorite fastball flick.


Harold Reynolds
MLB Network studio analyst and former All-Star second baseman
“The Natural. The scene when Roy Hobbs says to the bat boy, ‘Pick me out a winner, Bobby,’ then blasts a home run makes every boy fall in love with baseball.”


Andre Ethier
L.A. Dodgers outfielder
“The Sandlot. I laugh every single time I watch it.”


John Hart
MLB Network studio analyst and former MLB general manager
“Bull Durham brings to life what minor league baseball is all about.”


Bill Ripken
MLB Network studio analyst and former second baseman
“A League of Their Own. Jon Lovitz’s character is absolutely priceless.”


Vin Scully
Longtime L.A. Dodgers announcer
“For Love of the Game — because I’m in it!”


Al Leiter
MLB Network studio ­analyst and two-time World Series champion
“Field of Dreams really shows how baseball is a beautiful sport that will always stand the test of time.”