Celebs who Played High Level Baseball

Kurt Russell I think made it to the minors before injuries did him in. I believe Charlie Sheen was also pretty good.

Two celebs that DIDN'T play high level baseball despite what is often reported:
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1) Fidel Castro: Often linked to baseball, but there is no indication that he was ever much of a player.

2) Bill O'Reilly: His college football "triumphs" have been questioned lately. Many online bios briefly mention that he "enjoyed a brief career as a semi-pro baseball pitcher." This is doubtful since he didn't play HS or college baseball according to the same bios. No details of his pro baseball career can be found online (and believe me, I've tried to find them)

Chuck Conners ( The Rifleman )

Ron Shelton, the director who made Bull Durham, played in the Orioles system. Peter Marshall who had a day time TV game show is the father of Pete Lacock who played 9 years in the big leagues. JC Snead the golfer played minor league ball.

This one may be stretching this category a bit, but isn't the Congessman or Senator from Kentucky Jim Bunning.

Nelly, Charlie Pride, and George Thorogood (music biz)

Nelly attended University City HS, just outside St Louis, which hasn't been a significant source of baseball talent in three decades. I live about 20 miles away. So far this year their record is 0-17! He went there in the mid/late-90s, tho.

Like many celebs, his athletic record is found mostly in his own press handouts.

They say he "was scouted" by major league teams, but no stats are offered to verify his talent. Some online sources say he was "offered a chance to play professionally."

Yet, I havent found a single online source that mentions what position he played.

Did Kevin Costner play baseball as he is a high profile Cal State - Fullerton fan?

Ex-Gov. of NY Cuomo (spelling?); He played minor league ball.

Legenda

Legendary football coach George Halas played some in the majors for the Yanks, I think.

Pro wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage was, I believe, a minor-league catcher for a short time.