Inspired by the real-life rookie, Jim Morris. When a shoulder injury ended his minor league pitching career twelve years ago, Jim Morris resorted to the next best thing: coaching. But Jim's team, knowing their coach is a great ball player, makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, they want Jim to try out for a major-league organization. Going from worst to first, the team makes it to state, and Jim is forced to live up to his end of the deal. While there prove to be a lot of pitches to be thrown before he makes it off the mound, big-league dreams are revived, and there's no telling where he could go.
MPAA rating: G.|||general
Walt Disney Pictures ; Gran Via ; 98 MPH Productions ; producers, Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray, Mark Johnson ; writer, Mike Rich ; director, John Lee Hancock.
Inspired by the real-life rookie, Jim Morris.
Special features: Audio commentary by Dennis Quaid and director John Lee Hancock; "The inspirational story of Jim Morris"; Spring training: tips from the pros; deleted scenes introduced by the director.
Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Brian Cox, Beth Grant, Angus T. Jones, Rick Gonzalez, Chad Lindberg, Angelo Spizzirri.
DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound.
English or French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Cinematography, John Schwartzman ; editor, Eric L. Beason ; music, Carter Burwell.
