Movies and TvShows featuring "baseball-pitcher" theme.
Eastbound & Down follows the story of Kenny Powers, a former Major League Baseball player who becomes a gym instructor in his hometown of Myrtle Beach. Filled with crude humor and outrageous antics, the show explores Kenny's attempts to make a comeback in the baseball world while dealing with personal and professional challenges.
Ren Mihashi was the ace of his middle school's baseball team, but due to his poor pitching, they could never win. Constant losses eventually lead to his teammates bullying him and reached the point where his teammates no longer tried to win, causing Mihashi to graduate with little self-esteem. As a result, Mihashi decides to go to a high school in a different prefecture where he has no intention of playing baseball. Unfortunately, upon his arrival at Nishiura High, he is dragged into joining their new team as the starting pitcher. Although unwilling at first, Mihashi realizes that this is a place where he will be accepted for who he is; with help from the catcher Takaya Abe, he starts to have more confidence in his own abilities. Abe, seeing the potential in Mihashi, makes it a goal to help him become a pitcher worthy of being called an ace.
Squid Girl has come to the land from the depths of the sea to conquer humanity in revenge for pollution of the ocean. Unfortunately she ruins the first house she uses as an invasion base and has to work to pay for repairs. Of course, she can't overcome the Aizawa sisters who manage the house, so who knows whether she can subjugate humankind.
Takumi Harada is an extremely gifted baseball pitcher. Upon entering junior high school, Takumi moves to a town situated in the mountains due to his father's job transfer. There, he meets a new classmate Go Nagakura, a catcher who is able to get Takumi's most powerful pitches. Takumi and Go both join the school's baseball team where they develop a firm friendship and grow as individuals through their battery.
Starring AOA's Min Ah as an endearing outcast who turns the heads of Da Won, Ro Woon, Cha Ni and Ju Ho, this interactive choose-your-own-adventure series unites AOA and Neoz trainees in a sweet string of high school romances.
A talented baseball player from a small town is given the opportunity to play in a professional league. Along the way, he falls in love with a local girl and must balance his dreams of baseball and his feelings for her.
The Natural is a movie about a baseball player who has talent and potential but faces obstacles and challenges. He goes on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, overcoming the odds to achieve greatness in the sport.
In Major League, a group of misfit baseball players must come together to try and turn the Cleveland Indians into a winning team. With a new owner and some unconventional training methods, they face various challenges, both on and off the field. Can this underdog team defy the odds and make it to the playoffs?
Facing his final season with the Detroit Tigers baseball team, veteran outfielder Billy Young sees his dream of playing in the World Series slipping away. It takes the courage and boundless enthusiasm of a young Tigers' fan to rekindle the ballplayer's faith in himself. Brimming with big league, all-star excitement, Tiger Town is a film that says anyone can be a winner - if you only believe!
The Fan (1996) is about a successful baseball player who becomes the target of an obsessed fan. As the fan's obsession grows, he becomes increasingly dangerous, leading to a deadly confrontation.
In Hardball (2001), a schoolteacher struggling with aimlessness and financial crisis becomes a coach for a little league baseball team in a housing project. Through dedication and redemption, he forms an intergenerational friendship with the team and helps them overcome their challenges.
For Love of the Game is a movie about a legendary baseball pitcher, Billy Chapel, who is contemplating his career and his personal life during what might be his final game. As he takes the mound for the Detroit Tigers, Chapel reflects on his past while facing the pressures of the game. Alongside his performance on the field, he navigates his relationship with his girlfriend and her teenage daughter, and contemplates his future as he reaches the end of his baseball career.
A foster boy who loves baseball becomes an angel's good luck charm and helps turn the team around.
A young boy named Roger, who is living in a foster home, prays for his favorite baseball team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, to start winning. His prayers are answered when a group of angels start helping the team on the field. With their help, the Pirates begin to climb up the standings and have a chance at winning the pennant. Along the way, Roger forms a bond with the team's manager and learns valuable lessons about family, faith, and the power of belief.
The Phenom is a drama film that follows the story of a talented young baseball pitcher who struggles with the pressures of fame and personal demons. As he navigates his way through the challenging world of professional sports, he is forced to confront his troubled past and seek therapy to overcome his psychological issues. Along the way, he forms complex relationships with his psychologist, a reporter, and his coach, all of whom play a significant role in his journey to self-discovery and redemption.
Undrafted tells the story of a group of talented but overlooked baseball players who come together to form a team and compete in a championship game. Along the way, they face challenges, make sacrifices, and build bonds that go beyond the game.
A baseball team faces romantic complications when two of its players fall in love with the same woman.
Bang the Drum Slowly follows the friendship between a baseball pitcher and catcher, as they navigate through terminal illness and personal struggles. Their bond is tested as they face the challenges of professional baseball, secrets, and the inevitable loss of a friend.
In the post-war era, a dedicated schoolteacher's secret marriage to a baseball pitcher jeopardizes her career as a presidential candidate. As scandal and intrigue unfold, she must navigate the complexities of love, politics, and personal sacrifice.
No No: A Dockumentary is a movie that explores the captivating story of Dock Ellis, a legend in the world of baseball. Known for his incredible skills as a pitcher, Dock made history and grabbed headlines not only for his exceptional performances on the field but also for his off-field antics. This documentary takes viewers on a journey through the life of this enigmatic figure, delving into his remarkable achievements, struggles with drug rehabilitation, and his profound impact on the sport of baseball.