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Fastball examines the evolution of baseball since 1912, focusing on the fastball pitch that can exceed 100 miles per hour. The film discusses how this pitch challenges human cognition and represents a struggle for players to control something inherently uncontrollable. Through interviews with notable figures like Justin Verlander and Joe Morgan, the documentary captures the intense competition in baseball and the unique relationship between players and the fastball.
The film features a range of perspectives, including those of players and analysts, to illustrate the obsession with statistics and speed in the game. It emphasizes the primal nature of the fastball and its significance in the sport, making it a central theme throughout the documentary. The tagline, 'The game is played in the blink of an eye,' encapsulates the urgency and excitement that the fastball brings to baseball.
Why Watch
- •Meet baseball legends like Joe Morgan and Bryce Harper.
- •Find out how fastballs challenge human cognition.
- •See the evolution of baseball statistics since 1912.
Did You Know
•The fastball can exceed 100 miles per hour.
•The documentary features interviews with players like Bryce Harper and Justin Verlander.
•Fastball was directed by Jonathan Hock and released in 2016.
•The film has a runtime of 87 minutes.
Perfect For
Baseball fansSports statistics enthusiastsPitching aficionados