'A Player to be Named Later' Matters

The 2005 documentary "A Player To Be Named Later" realistically shows the pressures of minor league baseball. The film follows four players through a season with the Milwaukee Brewers' Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.
The diversity of the four players enhances the view point of the documentary. Marco Scutaro, a young Venezuelan player adapting to a foreign country;  Micah Franklin, a former major leaguer coming back from playing in Japan; Brad Tyler, a 32-year-old career minor leaguer who is still trying to fulfill his major league dream and Kyle Peterson, a former top prospect recovering from injuries.

The players were not the only aspect of the film. It is impressive to watch management try to construct the rosters with players moving up to the majors and back to the minors.
The documentary was filmed in 2001 but released in 2005. Manager of the Indians, Bruce Kimm became interim Cubs in 2002, he also caught for the Cubs in 1979 and the White Sox in 1980.
Rating: B-
The movie is pretty serious and depressing at times, it is a unique view of sports. A little bit of fun would have helped this film.