A Texas baseball coach makes the major league after agreeing to try out if his high school team made the playoffs.
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| Dennis Quaid | ... |
Jimmy Morris
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| Rachel Griffiths | ... |
Lorri Morris
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| Jay Hernandez | ... |
Joaquin 'Wack' Campos
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| Beth Grant | ... |
Olline
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| Angus T. Jones | ... |
Hunter Morris
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| Brian Cox | ... |
Jim Morris Sr.
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| Rick Gonzalez | ... |
Rudy Bonilla
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| Chad Lindberg | ... |
Joe David West
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| Angelo Spizzirri | ... |
Joel De La Garza
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| Royce D. Applegate | ... |
Henry
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| Russell Richardson | ... |
Brooks
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| Raynor Scheine | ... |
Frank
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| David Blackwell | ... |
Cal
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| Blue Deckert | ... |
Baseball Scout Dave Patterson
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| Danny Kamin | ... |
Durham Manager Mac
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Matt Williams | ... |
Owl Player #1
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Miguel Salas | ... |
Owl Player #2
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Eddie Alvarado | ... |
Owl Player #3
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Brandon Garner | ... |
Owl Player #4
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Ernest Vidaure | ... |
Owl Player #5
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Canuto Rey Guerrero | ... |
Owl Player #6
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| Rebecca Spicher | ... |
Jessica
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| Raymond Rivera | ... |
Ray - Janitor
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| Marco Sanchez | ... |
Sanchez
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Cynthia Dorn | ... |
Esther
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| Robert Lewis | ... |
Steve Dearborn
(as Robert Logan)
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Cory Shane Harris | ... |
Cory Jones
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Seth Spiker | ... |
Tryout Catcher
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| Beau Holden | ... |
Orlando Heckler
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Brandon Smith | ... |
Orlando Manager
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| Chris Sheffield | ... |
Snow Covered Catcher
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| Cam Banfield | ... |
Jimmy's Brother
(as Cameron Banfield)
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Barbie Burke | ... |
Female Student
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Carlos A. González | ... |
David
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Kyle Scott Jackson | ... |
Baseball Scout
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Bert Beatson | ... |
Player with Headphones
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Anthony Moore | ... |
Kenny Justin
(as Tony Moore)
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| Brian Shoop | ... |
Durham PR Director
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| Mark Ciardi | ... |
Tim Stewart
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Matt Targac | ... |
Player behind Backstop
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Tiger King | ... |
Durham Catcher
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Willie Dirden | ... |
Locker Room Attendant
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Chuck Morgan | ... |
Texas Rangers P.A. Announcer
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Eric Nadel | ... |
Texas Rangers Radio Announcer
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| Richard Dillard | ... |
Devil Rays Manager
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James Fletcher | ... |
Devil Rays Pitching Coach
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John Wayne Shafer | ... |
Reporter #1
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| Charles Sanders | ... |
Reporter #2
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| Randall Wallace | ... |
Texas Oilman
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Jaime Alvarado | ... |
Wack's Sister
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Quincy Wickson | ... |
Little League Umpire
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Keith Mears | ... |
High School Umpire #1
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Tim Jackson | ... |
High School Umpire #2
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John Williams | ... |
Orlando Umpire #1
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Jim Morris | ... |
Orlando Umpire #2
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Gavin Forbis | ... |
Orlando Catcher
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| JD Evermore | ... |
Relief Pitcher #1
(as J.D. Evermore)
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| Mark Robert Ellis | ... |
Relief Pitcher #2
(as Robert Ellis)
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| Julio Cesar Cedillo | ... |
Relief Pitcher #3
(as Julio Cedillo)
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Fred Osuna | ... |
Major League Umpire #1
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Mark Baletka | ... |
Major League Umpire #2
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Lindsay Cady | ... |
Baseball fan
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| Deborah Abbott | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Patty Allieri | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Johnny Bartee | ... |
Baseball Fan / Cafe Customer (uncredited)
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Jason Bohn | ... |
Baseball Player (uncredited)
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Fred Bothwell | ... |
Little League Dad (uncredited)
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Matthew Brown | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Royce Clayton | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Peter Cornwell | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Rhett Ashley Crosby | ... |
Tampa Bay Devil Ray (uncredited)
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Lisa Del Dotto | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Gareth B. DePutron | ... |
Baseball fan / Stadium Vendor (uncredited)
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| Mark Falvo | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Archie Fields | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Charles Gibson | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Ryan Hancock | ... |
High School 3rd Baseman (uncredited)
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| Jade Hanley | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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John C. Hogwood | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Michael S. Koenig | ... |
Texas Ranger Baseball Player (uncredited)
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Nora J. Moore | ... |
Customer (uncredited)
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| Trevor Morgan | ... |
Young Jimmy (uncredited)
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Dan Murphy | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Ray L. Perez | ... |
Townsperson (uncredited)
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Jess Price | ... |
Rangers' 3rd Baseman Tim Holden (uncredited)
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George Renteria | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Robert Rosado | ... |
Anthony Morgan (uncredited)
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Bobby Shue | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Brent Smiga | ... |
Hippie Fan (uncredited)
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| Gary Teague | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Aaron Wells | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Christine Wolf | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Lee Hancock | ||
Written by
| Mike Rich | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Mark Ciardi | ... | producer |
| Gordon Gray | ... | producer |
| Mark Johnson | ... | producer |
| Jill Rachel Morris | ... | production executive: Disney |
| Philip Steuer | ... | executive producer |
| Brigham Taylor | ... | production executive |
Music by
| Carter Burwell | ||
Cinematography by
| John Schwartzman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Eric L. Beason | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul Covington | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Nathan R. Fitzgerald | ... | assistant editor / second assistant editor |
| Cherie King | ... | assistant editor |
| Mark Rathaus | ... | assistant editor / first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ronna Kress | ||
| Beth Sepko | ||
Production Design by
| Barry Robison | ||
Art Direction by
| Kevin Constant | ||
Set Decoration by
| Barbara Munch | ||
Costume Design by
| Bruce Finlayson | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Angel | ... | key hair stylist |
| Ron Berkeley | ... | makeup artist |
| Claude Díaz | ... | key hair stylist: second unit |
| Tracy Fleming | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Kelly Nelson | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Richard E. Chapla Jr. | ... | production supervisor |
| Susann Jones | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Philip Steuer | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| H. Gordon Boos | ... | first assistant director |
| Phil Hardage | ... | assistant director (as Phillip L Hardage) |
| Daniel J. Shaw | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Steve Allen | ... | carpenter |
| Amy Bell | ... | assistant property master |
| Bart Brown | ... | set dresser |
| Jack Colmenero | ... | set dresser |
| Colin De Rouin | ... | assistant art director |
| Patricia Dillon | ... | draper |
| John Frick | ... | assistant art director |
| David Hack | ... | lead man |
| Mark Hanks | ... | set dresser |
| Chris M. Jackson | ... | flat people |
| Robyn Jacobs | ... | painter |
| Lynn A. Johanson | ... | charge scenic |
| Ana Martinez | ... | art department coordinator |
| King Orba | ... | property master (as Mark Wallace) |
| Darren Patnode | ... | on-set dresser |
| Shane Patrick | ... | set dresser |
| James Pyburn | ... | construction coordinator |
| Kenneth R. Rector | ... | on set dresser |
| Charles Seale | ... | carpenter |
| Randy Severs | ... | carpenter |
| Kara Sutherlin | ... | stand-by scenic |
| Jason Sweers | ... | graphic designer |
| Tom Ward | ... | propmaker gangboss |
| Ronnie White | ... | carpenter |
| Phil Williams | ... | utility technician foreman (as Phillip Williams) |
| Cher Young | ... | painter |
Sound Department
| Brian Basham | ... | adr recordist |
| Ron Bedrosian | ... | adr mixer |
| Claudia Carle | ... | adr recordist |
| Jeremiah Clifton | ... | additional adr artist |
| David E. Fluhr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stan Ginsel | ... | sound transfer |
| Darrell Hanzalik | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Devon Heffley Curry | ... | adr editor |
| Larry Hopkins | ... | layback sound mixer |
| Tony Jenkins | ... | foley mixer |
| Brian W. Jennings | ... | sound editor |
| Jon Johnson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| William Levins | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael McNerney | ... | adr recordist |
| Christian P. Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jennifer Murphy | ... | production sound mixer |
| Miguel Rivera | ... | foley supervisor |
| Jeff Sawyer | ... | sound editor |
| Brad Sokol | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist |
| Scott Streetman | ... | Cableman |
| Tami Treadwell | ... | adr recordist |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Troy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Matthew Urbatchka | ... | sound apprentice |
| Ben Wilkins | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mark Zimbicki | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Margaret Johnson | ... | special effects foreman |
| Randy E. Moore | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Jacqueline Allard | ... | digital compositor |
| Michael Curtis | ... | digital compositor |
| Patric Kenly | ... | optical and digital line-up: Buena Vista Imaging |
| William Koshowany | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| George A. Sack Jr. | ... | stunt driver |
| Jeff Dowdy | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Troy Anderson | ... | additional grip |
| Roger Basquette | ... | video assist operator |
| Buzzy Burwell | ... | electrician |
| David R. Christensen | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Brown Cooper | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Courtney Harrell | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Edison Jackson | ... | electrician |
| Kurt Kornemann | ... | grip |
| Thomas D. Lairson Jr. | ... | second assistant camera |
| James Marks | ... | remote camera technician |
| Richard Mosier | ... | assistant camera: "a" camera |
| P.K. Munson | ... | b camera focus puller |
| Edward A. Navarro | ... | electrician |
| Trevor Doyle Nelson | ... | camera intern (as Trevor Nelson) |
| Deana Newcomb | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Presley | ... | steadicam operator |
| Donis Rhoden | ... | company grip |
| Stephen Ritchey | ... | grip |
| Andy Ryan | ... | gaffer |
| Todd Schlopy | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera / steadicam operator |
| Adam Drew Schwartz | ... | assistant camera |
| Mike Sheeren | ... | dolly grip |
| Les T. Tomita | ... | key grip |
| Nicole Turegano | ... | camera trainee |
| Aaron Atom Vyvial | ... | grip |
| Pat Hawks | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Stacie Goodman | ... | casting associate |
| Beth Sepko | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anna Abbey | ... | set costumer |
| Danny Molaschi | ... | set costumer |
| Fran Allgood | ... | key costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| James Crowley | ... | location manager |
| Joey Hudgins | ... | assistant location manager |
| Shobie Partos | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Evan Barker | ... | music preparation |
| John Bissell | ... | music supervisor |
| Johnny Caruso | ... | music editor |
| Tonia Davall | ... | music contractor |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Michael Farrow | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Tony Finno | ... | music preparation |
| Sonny Kompanek | ... | orchestrator |
| Bryan Lawson | ... | assistant music editor |
| Mitchell Leib | ... | executive in charge of soundtracks |
| Adriana Marinescu | ... | music preparation (as Adriana Marnescu) |
| Yvonne McDonald | ... | music coordinator |
| Rick Norman | ... | music re-mixer |
| Sandra Park | ... | music contractor (as Sandy Park) |
| Bryan Parker | ... | assistant music editor |
| John Patitucci | ... | bass |
| Adam Milo Smalley | ... | music editor: score |
| Jason Stasium | ... | digital score recordist |
| Don Welty | ... | music business and legal affairs |
| Carter Burwell | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Timmy Olmstead | ... | score mix assistant (uncredited) |
| Laura Perlman | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Steven A. Saltzman | ... | additional music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alexa Alden | ... | script supervisor: additional photography |
| Pam Fuller | ... | additional script supervisor (as Pam Fuller Vasquez) |
| Gina Grande | ... | script supervisor |
| Peter Madamba | ... | script researcher |
| Brooke Satrazemis | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
Transportation Department
| Monica Allen | ... | transportation dispatcher |
| Charles Coulter | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Greg Faucett | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Joseph Lockwood | ... | transportation |
| Lonnie Nelson | ... | transportation captain |
| Phil Schriber | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Bobby Sconci | ... | picture cars/driver |
Additional Crew
| Natalie Angel | ... | assistant to producers |
| Peter Atherton | ... | assistant to cast |
| Amy Bradford | ... | production assistant |
| Wesley Bronez | ... | stand-in |
| Anne Carr | ... | relief medic |
| Doug Carter | ... | production assistant |
| Al Connell | ... | payroll clerk |
| Amanda Curry | ... | assistant accountant |
| Leigh Davis | ... | assistant production office coordinator (as Leigh A. Wilbourn) |
| Lisa Del Dotto | ... | photo double: Rachel Griffiths / stand-in: Rachel Griffiths |
| Shanti Delsarte | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jim DeMarco | ... | post-production accountant |
| Tom Dooley | ... | photo double: Dennis Quaid / stand-in: Dennis Quaid |
| Matt Dunstone | ... | key set staff assistant |
| Colin Edlund | ... | craft service |
| Mark Robert Ellis | ... | baseball coordinator |
| Rebecca Ewing | ... | production assistant |
| Stuart Fink | ... | unit publicist |
| Joe Fiske | ... | key craft service |
| Mary Elizabeth Gentle | ... | staff coordinator (as Mary Beth Gentle) |
| Josh Gold | ... | production assistant |
| Terry L. Harris | ... | key stand-in |
| Susan Hegarty | ... | dialect coach: Rachel Griffiths |
| Beau Holden | ... | assistant: Mr. Quaid |
| Chris M. Jackson | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Valerie Johnson | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Nyima Johnston | ... | production assistant |
| Chad Keller | ... | stand-in |
| Katie R. Kelly | ... | assistant: John Lee Hancock |
| Kelly Kernan | ... | assistant: Ms. Griffiths (as K.J. Kernan) |
| John Brian King | ... | title designer (as Brian King) |
| Laura King | ... | construction medic |
| Thomas William Landrum | ... | assistant baseball coordinator |
| Johnny K.M. Lee | ... | production assistant |
| Wesley Scott Lewis | ... | baseball equipment manager |
| Adam McKain | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Miller | ... | payroll accountant |
| Jon Mone | ... | assistant: Mr. Ciardi and Mr. Gray |
| Shawn Pipkin | ... | set production assistant |
| Dawn Robinette | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Daniel Salas-Porras | ... | production coordinator |
| Jill Sayre | ... | voice |
| Christopher Scull | ... | key office production assistant |
| Lindsay Sloane | ... | assistant: Mr. Johnson |
| Raigen Thornton | ... | set paramedic |
| David Torn | ... | solo guitar & textures |
| Donald H. Walker | ... | production accountant |
| Bo Wilkes | ... | hospitality: Thrall Athletics |
| Tom Williams | ... | assistant: Mr. Johnson |
| Cal Wrenn | ... | baseball assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2007) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (Sweden) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Disney+ (2019) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Buena Vista International
- Buena Vista International (Argentina)
- Buena Vista International (Brazil) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (Brazil) (VHS)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Buena Vista Imaging (digital effects)
- Cinesite (Hollywood) (additional digital effects)
Other Companies
- Act One Script Clearance (script clearance and research)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Hollywood Records (soundtrack)
- Juniper Post
- Pivotal Post (avid editing equipment)
- Sports Studio (Wardrobe)
- Sportsrobe (costumes)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jim Morris is a Texas high school chemistry teacher and coach of the school's baseball team. He's always loved baseball and as a way of motivating his players, he agrees to go to a professional try-out if they win the championship. He once had aspirations to be a professional baseball player but an injury brought that to an end. Sure enough, the 39 year-old father of three finds himself at a camp for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and he somehow seems to have regained his pitching arm, easily throwing a 98 mph fastball. Signed to a contract, he toils in the minor leagues while his supportive wife stays home raising their children. He soon finds himself called up to the big club and pitching for Tampa which is in Texas playing the Rangers. Based on a true story. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Sometimes dreams come back to life. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $16,021,684, 31 Mar 2002 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $80,693,537 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene where Jimmy walks out to the mound for the first time at The Ballpark in Arlington was filmed during the seventh inning stretch of a real Texas Rangers game. All of the pitching shots were done after the game. See more » |
| Goofs | There's more to the speedometer scene than a guy who can be seen changing the numbers: his first pitch is slow to test that the speedometer works. It immediately pops up '42' without any electronic error/hesitation. So, if the first/left number can show a '4', it should be able to show a '9'. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Batter Up! (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Some Dreams See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The two nuns are walking on Jimmy's (Dennis Quaid) field as the film ends. See more » |
| Quotes |
Jimmy:
You know what we get to do today, Brooks? We get to play baseball. See more » |