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The Rookie is a 2002 drama, directed by John Lee Hancock. It is based on the true story of Jim Morris, who had a brief but famous Major League Baseball career. Jimmy Morris (played by Dennis Quaid) injured his shoulder 12 years ago, putting an end to his pitching career in Minor League Baseball. Since the injury, he has tried to find a new calling. He attempts to be a chemistry teacher, head baseball coach, and assistant football coach at a Texas high school. His baseball team notes that they find it impossible to hit his pitching when he throws batting practice. Hoping to motivate his struggling charges, Jimmy makes a deal with his players: if the team reaches the district playoffs, he will attend a tryout camp for Major League Baseball. The team performs well and makes it to the playoffs, forcing Jimmy to meet his end of the bargain, attending a major league tryout. When he does, the professional scouts discover his ability to repeatedly throw the baseball at 98 miles per hour, a... full article at wikipedia
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  • Mar 29, 2002
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  • 127.0min
  • 138.0min
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  • 24,000,000.0
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