movie several things going it feel good story characters actors likable realistic present fine performances important believe dennis quaid knows grip throw baseball robert redford looked good throwing swinging bat the natural kevin costner for love game bull durham major league tom berenger charlie sheen looked like knew doing many others not picture pure silliness  funny br br so many earlier baseball movies even stories might interesting presented lack baseball ability part leads ludicrous respect the stratton story strategic air command jimmy stewart looked believable professional baseball player overweight nonathletic elderly uncle softball game family reunion virile physically robust stars eg gary cooper lou gehrig robald reagan grover cleveland alexander dan dailey dizzy dean also exhibited degree baseball ability would put late rounds choosingup game sunday picnic even coed even uncle involved br br the scenes quaids high school team coached ones attends tryout devil rays playing two minor leagues american league ring true participants believable capable addition engaging actor always delivers talented appropriate characterization except degree overthetop scenes forced accent portrayal jerry lee lewis hes definitely ontarget here movie  good better others genre except the natural