When Lexington Blue Sox pitcher Tyler Kendrick struck out ex-major-leaguer Lou Merloni with a knuckleball in a charity game, little did he know that it would lead to an international documentary airing on the Discovery Channel on Opening Day 2013, illustrating the science behind throwing a knuckleball. Watch the Discovery Channel episode of ‘Daily Planet’ featuring Tyler Kendrick and his knuckleball.

Tyler Kendrick Gets a Grip on the knuckleball.

Monitered at the Sports Performance Center.

Three-time MABL MVP from the Boston Tigers, Jonathan Pollard, was cast by MTV's MADE as a "MADE Coach." Pollard's mission was to help Saugus High School's Stephen LaMonica break down sociological and familial stereotypes and transform him from quiet theatre kid into a high school baseball player. For this hour-long episode, Jonathan works with LaMonica, a sophomore student at Saugus High School battling with peer pressures at school and trying to step out of a looming shadow cast by his athletic father.

MTV's hit show MADE has become known nationwide for helping to develop youngsters into something they've always hoped to be, but never had the outlet or confidence to do so. The shows undertone often serves as a positive outlet to expose these kids to a world outside of their own comfort zone. It first aired April 12, 2008 on MTV.

MTV's Made finds coach in the MABL.

Stephen LaMonica and Jonathan Pollard.

"Visions of the Future: The Biotech Revolution" is a three-part series where leading theoretical physicist and futurist Dr. Michio Kaku explores the cutting edge science of today, tomorrow, and beyond. He argues that humankind is at a turning point in history. In this century, we are going to make the historic transition from the 'Age of Discovery' to the 'Age of Mastery', a period in which we will move from being passive observers of nature to its active choreographers. This will give us not only unparalleled possibilities but also great responsibilities.

On July 21st at Chelsea High Field, several baseball players were filmed giving their opinions on potential risks and/or advantages of genetic enhancement in sports. The TV crew flew in from the UK for interviews. Stuart Wallace from the Indians, Brett Rudy from the White Sox and Anthony Bucciarelli from the Cutters are some of the players who can be seen. The program aired globally on the BBC beginning January 30, 2008. (Watch the Baseball Segment | Watch the Entire Episode.)

BBC Series: Visions of the Future.

Stuart Wallace shares his future visions.

As part of a 2007 advertising campaign to promote Boston Globe sports coverage, Brett Rudy of the White Sox was called upon to play a key role as a professional arguer. The campaign can be seen in the Boston Globe newspaper, as well as on concourse billboards at Fenway Park.

Anaye Milligan arguing with Brett Rudy.

Another ad in the campaign.

Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore starred in Fever Pitch which hit theaters in October of 2005. Also featured in the film were 17 members of the Boston Men's Baseball League as extras. Ryan Gray of the White Sox was even shown pitching. Players attended an open casting call where hundreds auditioned. Filming took place at Fenway Park from September 16-23, 2004 from 5PM to 5AM daily.

Based on the Nick Hornby novel and brought to you by the Farrelly Brothers, Fever Pitch centers on a guy named Ben (Fallon) and his obsession with the Boston Red Sox. Ben meets Lindsey (Barrymore). They fall in love. All things are wonderful. But their future together is threatened once the baseball season comes around and Lindsey discovers something about Ben...his obsession with the Boston Red Sox. See more pictures from the filming.

Russ Ward of the Somerville Senators hangs with Red Sox legends Jim Rice and Dennis Eckersley.

Paul Laurin of North Andover Thunder with Jimmy Fallon and an umpire.

On August 22, 2006, nine local Boston baseball players participated in filming a television commercial for the Japanese vodka iichiko. Dressed in period uniforms (the actual uniforms used in Field of Dreams) and using period gloves and bats, the "actors" were shot fielding their positions, pitching and batting. The shoot took place in Hudson, MA. The commercial was first broadcast in the Fall of 2006 in Japan. Watch the commercial.

The filming of Iichiko commercial.

Closing scene from the tv spot.

Jeter and Garciaparra are paired in new commercials from Fleet's advertising agency Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos that launch this week. The 2001 campaign consisted of three :30 TV spots and one :60 spot that ran throughout Fleet's retail footprint in the Northeast. Comic Jim Gaffigan is also in the spots.

More importantly, Brian Cooper of the Rockies was selected to be Derek Jeter's body double for the campaign because he had a similar build and haircut. Coop was selected after being seen playing baseball at Cleveland Circle Field.

Garciaparra & Jeter for Fleet Homelink

Brian Cooper looking like Derek Jeter

In June of 2004, 28 members of the Boston White Sox, Athletics and Royals weighing more than 5,040 pounds piled onto a Toyota Tacoma for a photoshoot for Golds Gym. The photo, which will appear in Golds Gym signage, also appeared on the Toyota Tacoma website. Participants received a free Golds Gym shirt as well as a free month's membership, courtesy of Chris Kaufmann, President of Golds Gym Westborough.

5,040 pounds of White Sox, A's and Royals pile onto a Toyota Tacoma for Golds Gym promotion.

On Sunday, February 26, 2006, as part of ESPN’s Black History Month initiatives, ESPN Classic televised ESPN Classic Vintage Live: Negro League Baseball. The game celebrated the rich heritage and tradition of the Negro Leagues and their role in the history of both baseball and the African-American community.

Rich Petrillo, who plays for the Brockton A's was selected from hundreds that tried out at closed practices around the country to play on the Barnstormers roster in his television role. – Rich is 55, by the way! Of note, the event included special game host Willie Mays, one of the few surviving former Black Barons players. Rosters competed using equipment, and wearing uniforms, that replicated the late-1940s period in baseball.