The Show premieres on Mojo (formerly INHD) on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. The six part series traces the ups and downs of six Arizona Diamondback minor leaguers through the 2006 season. Some are already starting for Arizona; some are still trying to make it. The show is filmed beautifully, an idyllic view of baseball. The colors are deep and bright, from the purple on the uniforms to the luster of the grass. Watching the scenes of the ballparks really makes you want to get out to a game.

They picked an interesting group. Carlos Quentin contrasts well with Casey Daigle. The former graduated from Stanford, the latter admits he never reads books. Yet both share the same desire to reach the majors, and both are able to articulate the weaknesses that might keep them from sticking there.

The teaser they sent me gave me the impression that this is an honest show about what drives these men to play a game with the odds of great success against them. With a bevy of good prospects, the Arizona Diamondbacks were the perfect organization to choose for this project. The producers capture the players in the clubhouse, warming up, succeeding and failing. I'm impressed by the candidness of these young men. It's a loving homage to a part of baseball many never see. The Show is well worth a look.