Patel and Singh both arose to fame due to the reality show in India called Million Dollar Arm. In the reality show, contestants from around India competed to see who would win $100,000. The winner would also get the chance to come to the United States and try out in front of MLB scouts.

After that MLB tryout, many scouts were intrigued by the pair of Indian pitchers — who both have less than a year of baseball experience. Apparently, the Pittsburgh scouts were the most intrigued.

Although Patel and Singh signed contracts, they still have to be considered longshots to make it to the big leagues. They will both go to the minor leagues and will try to prove their worth to the organization. If they can keep improving and learn the game, they could eventually find themselves moving up the ranks.

By that time, hopefully Hollywood is ready with the movie.

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Patel and Singh were discovered thanks to “The Million Dollar Arm”, a reality television show in India. More than 25,000 contestants competed to see who had the best baseball arms. Patel and Singh were the winners.

During their workout in front of scouts, both showed they may have enough arm strength to appeal to a big league team. Patel pitched as fast as 90 MPH, while Singh was in the mid-80’s.

With both players 19 years old with virtually no wear and tear on their arms, it isn’t unlikely that a team would be willing to let them continue to show what they can do at the minor league level. It’s a longshot that either will ever make the major leagues — but it’s a good story, nonetheless.

Good luck to Dinesh Patel and Rinku Singh.

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