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The Rookie (2002)

Based on a true story, Jimmy Morris (Dennis Quaid), a high school science teacher and baseball coach makes a promise to his team - If they won the District Championship, he will tryout for a Major League Baseball team.

A failed #4 overall draft pick in 1983 who had undergone multiple arm/shoulder surgeries, Jimmy threw 12 consecutive 98mph pitches and was offered a minor league contract.

Jimmy finally made it to the Major Leagues, where he struck out the first batter he faced.

A great true story and the best part, it is VERY family friendly. Rated G, very rare for a live action film.

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One of my favorite baseball movies. It doesn't make too many people's top ten, but definitely worth a watch.

The Rookie  is rated 6.9/10 on IMDB and is 82% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

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