In 1930s Chicago, a talented young baseball player must navigate the corrupt world of sports agents as he pursues his dream of making it to the major leagues, only to discover that his biggest adversary is actually his long-lost father.
Protagonist: A young, talented baseball player who dreams of making it to the major leagues and providing for his struggling family; Antagonist: A corrupt sports agent who tries to exploit the protagonist's talent for personal gain.
The protagonist is scouted by a professional baseball team, presenting him with the opportunity of a lifetime, but also putting him in direct conflict with the manipulative sports agent who will stop at nothing to maintain control over the protagonist's future.
In the end, the protagonist rejects the sports agent's corrupt tactics and signs with the professional baseball team, fulfilling his dream of making it to the major leagues and providing for his family. The sports agent is exposed for his unethical behavior and faces consequences for his actions.
Twist: The sports agent is actually the protagonist's long-lost father, adding a layer of emotional complexity to their conflict and forcing the protagonist to confront his own feelings of abandonment and forgiveness.