Rookie of the Year (1993)
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39% of critics liked it
(18 reviews) -
32% want to see it
(24,590 ratings)
Rookie of the Year is a light-hearted comedy about a 12-year-old baseball fan who, despite his love for the sport, can't play the game at all. During one Little League contest, he breaks his arm. After it heals, it miraculously becomes a super-human arm that can out-pitch any player in the major… More Rookie of the Year is a light-hearted comedy about a 12-year-old baseball fan who, despite his love for the sport, can't play the game at all. During one Little League contest, he breaks his arm. After it heals, it miraculously becomes a super-human arm that can out-pitch any player in the major leagues. The boy joins the Chicago Cubs and helps lead them to the World Series. Though the plot is silly and contrived, it's a pleasant film that is ideal for young sports fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Daniel Stern
- Written By
- Sam Harper
- Genres
- Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Randy White, Common Sense Media
Far-fetched fantasy is good-natured fun for all.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Good Family Fun with a side-splitting performance by Stern
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Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Above average baseball yarn with director Stern and friends paying homage to their beloved Cubbies.
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Matt Brunson, Creative Loafing
Merely mediocre.
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Cast
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Gary Busey
as Chet Steadman
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Thomas Ian Nicholas
as Henry Rowengartner
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Albert Hall
as Martinella
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Amy Morton
as Mary Rowengartner
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Dan Hedaya
as Larry "Fish" Fisher
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Bruce Altman
as Jack Bradfield
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Eddie Bracken
as Bob Carson
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Daniel Stern
as Phil Brickman
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James Andelin
as Wizard of Wrigley
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Mike Bacarella
as Bleacher Bum
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Andrew Mark Berman
as Ernie
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Tom Brennan
as Umpire
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John Candy
as Announcer (uncredited)
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Dan Conway
as Press Conference Reporter
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Ken Earl
as Pepsi Executive
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James "Ike" Eichling
as Little League Coach
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John Gegenhuber
as Derkin
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Robert Hy Gorman
as Clark
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Christopher Howe
as Airport Reporter
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Rom Milanovich
as Heddo
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Tyler Ann Carroll
as Edith
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Sam Sanders
as Fern Cubs Short Stop
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Patrick LaBrecque
as George
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W. Earl Brown
as Frick Bullpen Cathcher
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Neil Flynn
as Okie Cubs' 1st Base
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Robert Harper
as Confused Teacher
- Kristie Davis
- Ross Lehman
- Tom Milanovich
- Robert Harper (V)

