Hey baseball fans especially you Milwaukee Crew lovers! Get ready to take a trip back in time because a brand-new documentary is dropping soon all about the legendary 1982 Milwaukee Brewers season. If you know your baseball history you know 1982 was a pretty special year for Milwaukee and this film looks like it's gonna capture all the excitement and heart of that team.
"Just a Bit Outside" Documentary Acquired by Roku: Stream the Brewers' Story This Spring
The documentary is called "Just a Bit Outside" which is a fun nod to Bob Uecker's famous line from "Major League". Speaking of Uecker he is actually featured in the doc! Roku just grabbed the exclusive rights to stream "Just a Bit Outside" so you will be able to watch it on The Roku Channel starting April 11th. It will be available there until June 30th so you have a good chunk of time to check it out. And the best part? It's on The Roku Channel which means no extra subscription needed just fire up Roku and enjoy.
Relive the Magic: Documentary Focuses on the Brewers' Incredible Almost-Championship Year
"Just a Bit Outside" is not just about baseball games it's about a story. It tells the tale of the 1982 Brewers season which as the official description says was an "almost-Championship season" . This team wasn't just any team they were a unique group of players who played their hearts out both on and off the field. They became a brotherhood that came super close to winning it all. The film is about that special connection between a blue-collar city Milwaukee and a team that perfectly mirrored its grit and spirit. It's a love story between a team and its city that still lasts over 40 years later.
Star Power: Yount Molitor Simmons and More Brewers Legends Featured in the Film
This documentary is packed with big names from the 1982 Brewers. We are talking Brewers royalty here. "Just a Bit Outside" includes interviews with legends like Robin Yount Paul Molitor and Ted Simmons. You will also see insights from Mike Caldwell Cecil Cooper Pete Vuckovich Gorman Thomas Jim Gantner Jim Slaton Moose Haas Charlie Moore Ben Oglivie and John Adam. And of course no Brewers story is complete without the voice of baseball himself Bob Uecker. Owner Bud Selig is also featured in the film. It is a real who's who of Brewers baseball history.
Milwaukee Sound: Documentary Captures the Era with Local Music and Untold Stories
To really bring you back to 1982 "Just a Bit Outside" uses music from Milwaukee bands of that time. This helps capture the atmosphere and energy surrounding that amazing season. Gorman Thomas himself mentioned that the documentary is not just about what happened on the field. It is about "what happened off the field that made this team unique". He said the 1982 Brewers were "a group of lunatics philosophers and pranksters who loved being together and loved winning together." Sounds like this documentary will reveal stories fans have never heard before making it a must-watch for any Brewers die-hard.
From Brewers Farmhand to White Sox Prospect: Shane Smith Story Shows Baseball's Unpredictable Nature
In a bit of baseball irony a recent story highlights just how unpredictable baseball can be . It involves a pitcher named Shane Smith who was actually a Brewers farmhand not too long ago. Ten months ago Smith was an undrafted reliever in Class AA. Now he is throwing heat at 98 mph and looking like a lock for the White Sox opening day roster as a starting pitcher! The Brewers had a tough choice with Smith in the off-season. To protect him from the Rule 5 draft they would have had to add him to their 40-man roster. They chose not to hoping he would slip through the draft. The White Sox scooped him up with the first overall pick in the Rule 5 draft. Brewers manager Pat Murphy even admitted Smith "pitched very well" against his former club in a spring training game. It is a reminder of the ones that get away and the constant churn in the world of baseball talent.
Key Players Featured in "Just a Bit Outside" Documentary:
- Bud Selig (Former Owner)
- Robin Yount
- Ted Simmons
- Mike Caldwell
- Cecil Cooper
- Pete Vuckovich
- Paul Molitor
- Gorman Thomas
- Jim Gantner
- Jim Slaton
- Moose Haas
- Charlie Moore
- Ben Oglivie
- John Adam
- Rollie Fingers
- Bob Uecker (Announcer)
Get Ready to Stream: "Just a Bit Outside" Arrives on Roku This April
So mark your calendars Brewers fans! "Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers" will be streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel from April 11th to June 30th. Get ready to relive one of the most memorable seasons in Milwaukee baseball history and celebrate a team that truly captured the heart of a city. It is going to be a home run for baseball fans everywhere!