Corrected entry: The fact that Bo Gentry can't hit a curveball shouldn't automatically qualify him as a poor draft selection, as it's implied near film's end. His ability to recognize and hit curves would improve with the experience and training he would acquire in the minor leagues, particularly if working consistently with a hitting coach; it's literally in their job title to coach players who need help with their batting output.
Trouble with the Curve (2012)
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Directed by: Robert Lorenz
Starring: Clint Eastwood, John Goodman, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake, Ed Lauter, Chelcie Ross, Raymond Anthony Thomas
Genres: Drama
Continuity mistake: While Micky is catching Rigo the sun changes in several shots.
Gus: I know I'm as blind as a slab of concrete, but I'm not helpless. I'll put a bullet in my head when that happens.
Mickey: That's comforting.
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Correction: The ending doesn't imply that Bo is a poor draft selection because he can't hit a curveball. The ending shows that Bo can't handle quality pitching at all. He can't connect with any of Rigo's fastballs either. Gus and Mickey could tell that Bo was not a good hitter and only seemed like he was because he wasn't playing against anyone as good as Rigo. The fact that he had trouble with the curveball at his level was the clue that tipped Gus off that his numbers were inflated. Bo isn't worth any major league pitching coach's time because there are far better prospects out there.
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