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Mr. Baseball is a 1992 American sports comedy film directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura, Dennis Haysbert, and Aya Takanashi.It depicts a tumultuous season in the career of veteran New York Yankees first baseman Jack Elliot, who is traded to the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League during Spring Training, and forced to contend with overwhelming expectations ...
Oct 2, 1992 · A comedy about a former Yankees star who is traded to a Japanese baseball team and faces cultural and personal challenges. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
- (12K)
- Comedy, Romance, Sport
- Fred Schepisi
- 1992-10-02
Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/23 Full Review Joseph B Mr. Baseball is a fantastic comedy and hits all of the right emotional notes. A must watch for any Selleck or baseball fan.
- (18)
- Fred Schepisi
- PG-13
- Tom Selleck
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With Dennis Haysbert. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Nearing the end of his career, an aging American baseball MVP experiences a comedic culture clash when he's traded to a Japanese team. With Dennis Haysbert.
- 108 min
Oct 2, 1992 · Tom Selleck stars as a Yankees player who is traded to Japan and faces cultural and personal challenges. The movie has a formula plot but a flair for style, according to Ebert, who praises the director and the crowd scenes.
Summaries. Jack Elliot, once a great baseball player, is forced to play in Japan where his brash, egotistical ways cause friction with his new teammates and friends. Although a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees, Jack Elliott is now on the down side of his baseball career. His batting average is low and one of his few claims to fame is that ...
