About Major League

Major League, released in 1989, is an American sports comedy film written and directed by David S. Ward. The film is a humorous depiction of the struggles of a losing Cleveland Indians baseball team whose new owner purposely put together in hopes of a low season attendance, allowing her to move the team to Miami. The team then started to win just to spite her.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Chris Chesser and Irby Smith. Filming took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin because it was cheaper than filming in Ohio. The production team had to carefully choose the games they attended to ensure they didn't interfere with the actual baseball season.

Actors

• Charlie Sheen as Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn - Sheen played a rebellious pitcher with amazing talent but lack control. His character is known for his erratic pitching and edgy personality.
• Tom Berenger as Jake Taylor - Berenger portrays an aging catcher with knee problems. His character was the team's moral compass and leader.
• Corbin Bernsen as Roger Dorn - Bernsen played a pampered third baseman more concerned about his contracts than the game but learns the value of teamwork.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Charlie Sheen was an accomplished baseball player in high school. He was able to pitch at 85mph which added to the authenticity of the film.
• Major League was followed by two sequels due to the success of the original.
• The inspiration for the movie came from director David S. Ward's love for the Cleveland Indians.

Quotes

• "Just a bit outside." - Bob Uecker as Harry Doyle.
• "I feel like a banker in this!" - Charlie Sheen as Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn.
• "You may run like Hayes, but you hit like shit." - James Gammon as Lou Brown.

Music / Soundtrack

• The film features "Wild Thing" by The Troggs, which becomes the theme song for Sheen's character.
• The soundtrack also includes "Cryin' Shame" by Lyle Lovett and "Everything's Coming Up Roses" by Ethel Merman.