“The Rookie” is a based on fact story of a high school baseball coach Jimmy Morris (Dennis Quaid) who had once dreamed of playing in the major leagues until a career ending injury while in the minors ended his hopes. Now, years later, he discovers his arm has healed and he again has a 90 mph fastball. His lackluster high school team goads him to try out again, and he agrees, but only if they make the playoffs. They do, and the Ranger’s system decides to take a chance on a middle aged rookie. His son, Hunter (Angus Jones) and wife Lorri (Rachel Griffiths) are supportive but strained by the huge financial burden of his tiny minor league salary. Just when he is about to pack it all it, the call comes to the Show and he is called in to pitch relief in his first game. Most of his small town as well as his family travel to Arlington to see his performance, which may determine whether or not he gets a big league contract.