Trivia / Little Big League

• Cast the Expert: Then-MLB shortstop Kevin Elster plays Twins shortstop Pat Corning in the movie. Brad Lesley (pitcher Blackout Gatling) and John Minch (catcher Mark Hodges) also were pro baseball players by trade.
• Life Imitates Art: The season following the movie's release had star Mariners pitcher Randy Johnson making a rare appearance out of the bullpen to close out a playoff series, much like how he's deployed in the climactic game in the film.