Movies and TvShows featuring "baseball-player-as-protagonist" theme.

Where Hope Grows is a drama film that follows a former professional baseball player named Calvin Campbell. Calvin's life takes a turn when he meets Produce, a grocery store clerk with Down syndrome. Through their friendship, Calvin finds hope and redemption as he learns valuable life lessons and discovers the power of unconditional love.

In "The Rookie," a high school science teacher from Texas causes a stir when he makes a deal with his students: if the high school baseball team makes the playoffs, he will try out for a major league baseball team. Against all odds, he ends up fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional baseball player.

In a zombie-filled world, two friends, a former baseball player and a plain salesman, embark on a journey to find safety, facing numerous challenges and discovering the true meaning of friendship.

The Pride of the Yankees (1942) tells the inspiring story of Lou Gehrig, a legendary baseball player who becomes a hero on and off the field. From his humble beginnings to his rise as a sports icon, the movie showcases Gehrig's determination, talent, and his battle against motor neuron disease. It explores his relationships, his marriage to his wife, and his farewell speech at Yankee Stadium that moved the nation. The movie captures the essence of Gehrig's legacy and the indomitable human spirit.

Damn Yankees is a comedic fantasy musical about a middle-aged man who sells his soul to the devil in order to become a young, talented baseball player for the Washington Senators. He must navigate the challenges of dealing with the devil and balancing his newfound success with his personal life.

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 story of family, of dreams deferred, and of a final chance at redemption. Frustrated with his waning baseball career, David returns to his hometown and becomes obsessed with a local lovely, reaching out to her troubled son. When David is rejected, the townsfolk gossip about his relationship with the boy.

Fear Strikes Out tells the true story of Jimmy Piersall, a talented baseball player who battles with bipolar disorder and a dysfunctional relationship with his father.