Question 1

Which real-life catcher's throwing difficulty inspired a character's baseball affliction in the film?

Accepted Answer

Baker's inability to throw back to the pitcher was based on former New York Mets catcher Mackey Sasser, who had a mental block causing him to flinch and triple-pump throws.

Question 2

Why was Omar Epps cast as Willie Mays Hayes instead of Wesley Snipes?

Accepted Answer

Wesley Snipes wasn't able to reprise his role from the first film, so he was replaced by Omar Epps as Willie Mays Hayes.

Question 3

What made the character Isuro Tanaka unusual for the time when the film was released?

Accepted Answer

Isuro Tanaka was an anomaly because there were no Japanese players in the Major Leagues at the film's release, and only one had ever played briefly before. The influx began years later.

Question 4

Which real baseball stadiums were used as filming locations for the Cleveland Indians' games?

Accepted Answer

Camden Yards doubled as Cleveland Municipal Stadium, while scenes depicting Indians road games were filmed mostly at nearby Baltimore Memorial Stadium.

Question 5

What real-life baseball connection did actor Kevin Hickey have to his fictional role?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Hickey, who plays Indians pitcher Schoup, made his MLB debut in 1981 as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox—the very team Schoup plays against in the film.

Question 6

What real-life catcher inspired Rube Baker's throwing problem in Major League II?

Accepted Answer

Baker's inability to throw back to the pitcher was based on former New York Mets catcher Mackey Sasser, who had a mental block causing him to flinch and triple-pump throws.

Question 7

Which Baltimore stadiums were used as filming locations for Cleveland Indians games?

Accepted Answer

Camden Yards doubled as Cleveland Municipal Stadium, while Baltimore Memorial Stadium was used for scenes depicting Indians road games.

Question 8

Why was the character Isuro Tanaka considered unusual when Major League II was released?

Accepted Answer

At the film's 1994 release, there were no Japanese players in the Major Leagues, and only one had ever played briefly for an MLB team. The influx began years later.

Question 9

What real baseball connection did actor Kevin Hickey have to his role as pitcher Schoup?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Hickey made his MLB debut in 1981 as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, the very team his fictional character Schoup plays against in the film.

Question 10

Who replaced Wesley Snipes as Willie Mays Hayes in Major League II, and what was the reason?

Accepted Answer

Omar Epps replaced Wesley Snipes as Willie Mays Hayes because Snipes wasn't able to reprise his role from the first film.

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