Welcome comedy or list fans and anyone needing a distraction. These are my top 5 Baseball movies of all time. I always want to stress “my” because I’m not THAT old. Nor have I seen everything. A more fitting title would be “Top 5 ___ Jay has seen”, but that would be weird.

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#5: 42

An inspiring sports drama that delves into the life and legacy of extraordinary athlete and trailblazer, Jackie Robinson. Set against the backdrop of the racially divided United States in the 1940s, this captivating film brings Jackie’s remarkable journey to the big screen.

Directed by Brian Helgeland, 42 vividly recounts the true story of Jackie Robinson, as he becomes the first African-American player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier.

Chadwick Boseman delivers a stunning performance, capturing Robinson's strength, grace, and determination with impeccable precision.

#4: Major League

Comedies are tough for me to rank, but Major League is a classic in every way. Charlie Sheen puts on one of his best performances as Ricky Vaughn. This movie has an all-star cast, with Tom Berenger as the experienced Jake Taylor, Wesley Snipes as the speedy outfielder Willie Mays Hayes, among others.

In “Major League”, the team's new owner, Rachel Phelps schemes to move the franchise to Miami. She concocts a plan to intentionally assemble a team of outcasts and has-beens. Hoping they will perform poorly and drive down attendance.

But little did she know that this eccentric group of players, led by veteran Taylor, will stop at nothing to prove everyone wrong.

#3: The Natural

Robert Redford delivers an incredible performance as Roy Hobbs, a man with extraordinary talent. Whose dreams were shattered by a tragic incident. The Natural takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster as Hobbs is thrust back into the spotlight years later.

With the allure of a fabled mystical bat named "Wonderboy," he embarks on a breathtaking journey from forgotten rookie to an iconic figure hailed by fans across the nation.

Directed by Barry Levinson, “The Natural” features a stellar ensemble cast. Featuring Glenn Close as Iris Gaines, Roy's unwavering love interest. Plus, Robert Duvall as sportswriter Max Mercy.

#2: Moneyball

I find Moneyball absolutely fascinating and have seen it a ton of times. At a time when the odds seemed stacked against them, plagued by a meager budget, Billy Beane and his Oakland Athletics turned to the power of statistical analysis to level the playing field.

Drawing inspiration from sabermetrics, they discovered hidden gems within overlooked players, shattering the illusion that baseball was a game of brute strength and intuition.

Director Michael Lewis expertly reveals the inner workings of the Athletics' quest for glory and the obstacles they encountered. Another incredible cast here with Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, Philip Seymour Hoffman and more.

#1: A League of Their Own

Here we are! The definitive greatest baseball movie of all time! Also, one of the best sports movies overall. The performances and chemistry between Tom Hanks and Geena Davis was out of this world.

Directed by Penny Marshall and set during World War II, the movie revolves around the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Which was formed to keep American baseball alive while male players were serving in the war.

The story centers around sisters Dottie Hinson (Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty) who join the Rockford Peaches, one of the teams in the AAGPBL. Under the guidance of their coach, Jimmy Dugan (Hanks), the women must overcome societal skepticism, intense competition, and their own personal struggles.