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The Rookie

2002, Movie, 2h 7min

Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.

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Critic Angie Errigo

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A fine example of heartwarming real-life drama, with performances that ring true...

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Jim Morris, a high school coach and former baseball player with a dream to play in the big leagues, makes a bet with his losing team: if they win the district championship, he'll try out for the majors. Despite their poor record, the team rallies and wins, and Jim, with his powerful 98 mph fastball, gets his chance to pitch in the major leagues. As the oldest rookie in the history of baseball, Jim faces skepticism from scouts and players, but his determination and talent prove him wrong. From a small-town high school coach to a Major League Baseball player, Jim's inspiring journey is a tale of passion, perseverance, and second chances.

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You can stream The Rookie on: Disney+ Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home