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.
Led by their fervent teacher, a high school baseball team full of delinquents vows to make it all the way to the national championship tournament.
Twins Kazuya and Tatsuya, and their neighbor Minami have played together since they were children and built an unbreakable bond. But with puberty, the twins realized something: Minami is a girl, and three is a crowd. As the trio tries to preserve their relationship, Kazuya's pledge to make Minami's dream come true by taking her to Koshien with his baseball pitching skills makes the slackerish Tatsuya wonder about himself, and his own goals. But Minami has another dream she wants fulfilled, and as the twins continue to push themselves, with Minami in the middle, a life-changing tragedy leads one twin down a path he once never would've considered...
A young boy, J. Shuro, meets the legendary pitcher Eiji Sawamura in the Philippines during World War II. Sawamura shares his dreams of one day gathering the nine Astro Superhumans – who all were born nine minutes and nine seconds past nine on September 9th of the 29th year of Showa (1954) and all have baseball-shaped birthmarks on their bodies – to form the ultimate baseball team capable of beating the Yomiuri Giants and any U.S. Major League team. When Sawamura dies during the war, Shuro decides to help fulfill his idol’s dream and goes in search of the nine ball players. But the team that is formed does not play ordinary ball. These extraordinary players demonstrate extraordinary plays on the field and some will not stop until everything – even their lives – is left on the field.
Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane employs computer-generated analysis to acquire new players and assemble a competitive baseball team on a lean budget.
Nagumo Shuuji, a social studies teacher at Mie Prefecture’s Etsuzan Senior High School, was a former baseball player up until university when he quit after sustaining an injury. Thereafter, he worked as a sports trainer but returned to university at 32 years old in order to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher. However, his peaceful daily life goes through a change after he’s appointed to be the advisor of his school’s baseball club that is on the verge of abolition.
Three adult friends who never grew out of their childhood stupidity create a baseball team to play against a team of bullies. As they struggle to compete, they learn valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork.
Bull Durham is a romantic comedy about a love triangle involving a seasoned baseball player, a rookie pitcher, and an older woman. The story takes place in the world of minor league baseball in Durham, North Carolina. Jealousy, age difference, and the pursuit of dreams are explored as the characters navigate their relationships both on and off the field.
Set in the 1980s, a college freshman joins a baseball team and navigates through the ups and downs of college life, exploring themes of masculinity, male friendship, and coming-of-age.
Ben Wrightman, a high school teacher, is obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. His fanaticism causes difficulties in his relationship with his girlfriend.
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.
The Bad News Bears is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March 24, 1979 until July 26, 1980, consisting of 26 episodes. It was based on the 1976 hit movie of the same name, that was followed by two sequels in 1977 and 1978.
Major League II follows the misadventures of the Cleveland Indians baseball team as they struggle to defend their championship title. With a new owner, new players, and a voodoo curse, the team must band together to overcome their challenges and make it back to the World Series.
This definitive docuseries chronicles the Red Sox's journey to their first World Series title in 86 years via interviews with star players and personnel.
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.
Mr. Baseball is a comedy movie that follows the story of a baseball player who is traded to a team in Japan. He faces cultural differences and struggles to fit in with his new teammates. As he adjusts to the new country and team, he learns valuable life lessons and finds unexpected love.
Ed is a comedy movie that tells the story of a minor league baseball player who discovers that his new teammate is a chimpanzee named Ed. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and face various challenges on and off the field.
A baseball trainer is given the task of turning around a struggling minor league baseball team. He faces challenges such as rivalries, but is determined to succeed and prove himself as a great manager. As he works with the team, he forms bonds with the players and learns valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance. This comedy movie is a guilty pleasure for baseball fans and showcases the dedication and passion required in the world of sports.
Three Wishes is a drama/fantasy film set in the 1950s that tells the story of a single mother and her young son. They encounter a drifter who grants them three magical wishes, which have a profound impact on their lives and relationships. The film explores themes of family, generosity, and wish-fulfillment.
In the 1970s, a group of misfit baseball players formed the independent Portland Mavericks baseball team in Oregon. They brought a renewed passion and energy to the sport, challenging the established norms and defying expectations.