 This is a 2002 sports drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris, who had a brief, but famous Major League Baseball career in 1999-2000. The film tells the story of Morris, the son of a navy man, who moves the family to a small Texas town. The boy is shown to be a very skilled pitcher*, though his father disapproves of his dream of making it to Major League Baseball. The town to which his family moved, Big Lake, has never cared for* baseball. Thus, he was unable to play baseball in high school. He later gets a chance when he is drafted* by the Milwaukee Brewers, but he tears up his shoulder, ending his hopes of achieving his dream. Years later in 1999, Morris, married with three children, is a high school science teacher as well as head baseball coach. His team, the Reagan County Owls, is unsuccessful with many of his players skilled but unmotivated*, especially with very little community support. One day after practice, the team catcher offers to play catch with Morris. There it is revealed that Morris may still have his fastball, and it is soon displayed to the rest of the team. The Owls believe that Morris could possibly pitch in the major leagues and offer him a deal: If the Owls can win district and make the state playoffs*, Morris will try out again. Furthermore, the team urges him to throw his fastball in batting practice, which improves their hitting. The Owls end up winning district and after their final win, the team tells Morris that, since they kept up their end of the deal, it is now his turn to do his part. With family support and a lifelong dream inspiring him, Morris becomes the oldest MLB rookie in over 40 years, who helps his team win the game. The final scene shows the Big Lake high school trophy case, which has Morris’ Major League jersey* prominently* displayed. It is then mentioned that Morris would go on to pitch in the majors for two seasons before retiring and returning to teaching in Texas.(SD-Agencies) | 