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Rookie of the Year (1993)

Movie ★ 6.2 103 min

12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.

Daniel Stern Director Sam Harper Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 7, 1993
Runtime
103 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$31.0M
Box office
$56.5M
IMDb
tt0107985
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
20th Century Fox

Themes

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rookie of the Year about?
12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.
Who directed Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year was directed by Daniel Stern.
Who stars in Rookie of the Year?
Rookie of the Year stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Amy Morton, Patrick LaBrecque.
When was Rookie of the Year released?
Rookie of the Year is a 1993 family, comedy film.
Where can I watch Rookie of the Year?
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