At the Movies

How many Baseball Movies have been released to date?

The answer to this question depends on how we define a baseball movie.

DITC defines it as a theatrical or television feature (full-length*) film, where baseball is a central theme, driving the plot, or shaping the characters' experiences. Typically involves themes such as teamwork, redemption, or personal growth, making it relatable and clear to audiences.

*Running time of 45 minutes or more. No documentaries or short films are included.

Starting with Right Off the Bat (1915), there are known to-date more than 250 films that match above criteria, and the list keeps growing.

Deep In The Count (DITC) has done the best effort to research and compile the most comprehensive list of baseball films, not limited to the ones produced in the US.

DITC Ultimate Baseball Feature Movies Compilation - IMDb

A Baseball Movies Physical Collection

We live in a digital world where cloud movie storage is prevalent in different online platforms. Thus, it is now difficult to find physical copies of baseball movies, not only for old movies but even for the most recent releases.

This website owner is proud to have physical copies in different formats of over 160 baseball theatrical and television feature films from 1917 until today.

DITC Baseball Feature Physical Movies Collection List - IMDb

Top 5 Baseball Films* Ranking

Top 5 Baseball Films - Deep In The Count

*Based on DITC Baseball Movie definition. No documentaries or short films are included.

The Natural (1984)

2. Field of Dreams (1989)

3. Moneyball (2011)

4. Eight Men Out (1988)

5. A League Of Their Own (1992)

25 of the best baseball movies ever - MLB Article

1. Bull Durham, 2. A League Of Their Own, 3. The Pride of the Yankees, 4. Field of Dreams, 5. Eight Men Out

67 Best Baseball Movies of All Time - RottenTomatoes Editorial

1. Eephus, 2. Bull Durham, 3. Moneyball, 4. Sugar, 5. Bang The Drum Slowly

Top 25 Baseball Movies - IMDb Filmblood

1. Field of Dreams, 2. A League Of Their Own, 3. Moneyball, 4. Major League, 5. Eight Men Out

10 Best Baseball Movies Ranked - The Hollywood Reporter

1. Eight Men Out, 2. Moneyball, 3. Bull Durham, 4. Fear Strikes Out, 5. The Natural

Notable Movie Phrases

The Pinch Hitter (1917) - "He plays ball like a sick oyster on stilts"

The Busher (1919) - "....that guy’s got more curves than a stovepipe!”

Headin' Home (1920) - "...that Babe could knock a cobblestone a mile with a darning needle--"

Woman of the Year (1942) - "Are all these people unemployed?" Tess Harding tells Sam Craig after entering the stadium and notices a full fan attendance for a day game.

This is just a teaser... more notable phrases coming soon.

By The Numbers

Produced Movies by Country

United States (243), Japan (9), South Korea (4), Venezuela (2), Taiwan (1), Hong Kong (1)

Most Prolific Actors

4 Kevin Costner Bull Durham (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), Chasing Dreams (1989), For Love of the Game (1999)

3 Charlie Sheen Eight Men Out (1988), Major League (1989), Major League II (1994)

3 Dennis Haysbert Major League (1989), Mr. Baseball (1992), Major League II (1994)

3 Corbin Bernsen Major League (1989), Major League II (1994), Major League: Back to the Minors (1998)

3 James Earl Jones The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976), Field of Dreams (1989), The Sandlot (1993)

3 Art LaFleur Field of Dreams (1989), Mr. Baseball (1992), The Sandlot (1993)

3 Joe E. Brown Fireman, Save My Child! (1932), Elmer, the Great (1933), Alibi Ike (1935)

3 Ronald Reagan Brother Rat (1938), Brother Rat and a Baby (1940), The Winning Team (1952)

Most Baseball Players appearances

4 Babe Ruth Headin' Home (1920), Babe Comes Home (1927), Speedy (1928), Pride of the Yankees (1942)

4 Reggie Jackson The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), BASEketball (1998), The Benchwarmers (2006), Henry & Me (2014)

3 Mickey Mantle Damn Yankees (1958), Safe at Home! (1962), It's My Turn (1980)

2 Lou Gehrig Rawhide (1938), Speedy (1928)

2 Ken Griffey Jr. Little Big League (1994), Summer Catch (2001)

Most Impersonated Baseball Players (self-portrayals and portrayals by actors)

8 Babe Ruth Self (4): Headin' Home (1920), The Babe Comes Home (1927), Speedy (1928), The Pride of the Yankees (1942); By actors (4): The Babe Ruth Story (1948), Babe Ruth (1991), The Babe (1992), The Sandlot (1993)

4 Reggie Jackson Self (4): The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), BASEketball (1998), The Benchwarmers (2006), Henry & Me (2014)

4 Mickey Mantle Self (3): Damn Yankees (1958), Safe at Home! (1962), It's My Turn (1980); By actors (1): 61* (2001)

4 Lou Gehrig Self (2): Speedy (1928), Rawhide (1938); By actors (2): The Pride of the Yankees (1942), A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (1978)

4 Jackie Robinson Self (1): The Jackie Robinson Story (1950); By actors (3): The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990), Soul of the Game (1996), 42 (2013)

3 Satchel Paige Self (1): The Kid from Cleveland (1949); By actors (2): Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige (1981), Soul of the Game (1996)

2 Ken Griffey Jr. Self (2): Little Big League (1994), Summer Catch (2001)

2 Yogi Berra Self (2): Damn Yankees (1958), Henry & Me (2014)

2 Ty Cobb Self (1): Angels in the Outfield (1951), By actors (1): Cobb (1994)

2 Roger Maris Self (1): Safe at Home! (1962); By actors (1): 61* (2001)

2 Josh Gibson By actors (2): The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976), Soul of the Game (1996)

2 Joe Jackson By actors (2): Eight Men Out (1988), Field of Dreams (1989)

2 Branch Rickey By actors (2): Soul of the Game (1996), 42 (2013)