1992
New kid Scotty Smalls struggles to make friends until he joins a neighborhood baseball team and accidentally hits his stepfather's prized Babe Ruth-signed baseball over the fence into the yard of their mysterious neighbor, Mr. Mertle. The boys believe Mr. The boys continue playing baseball, and in the future, Benny becomes a professional baseball player for the Dodgers, with Scotty narrating his game-winning steal of home plate as a sports announcer.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A shy newcomer, Scotty Smalls, struggles to fit in until baseball prodigy Benny Rodriguez takes him under his wing.
Open full beat sheetBenjamin Franklin Rodriguez is listed as Leader. The best player on the team, loyal, wears P.F. Flyers. In the parsed data, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez is connected to 75 scenes, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
75 scenes / 0 dialogue linesScotty Smalls is listed as Protagonist. Studious, new to the neighborhood, initially lacks baseball skills. In the parsed data, Scotty Smalls is connected to 73 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
73 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHamilton Porter is listed as Catcher. Tubby, loud, known for his trash talk and s'mores. In the parsed data, Hamilton Porter is connected to 48 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
48 scenes / 0 dialogue linesUNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 45 scenes, 800 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.
45 scenes / 800 dialogue linesMichael Palledorus is listed as Team Member. Wears thick glasses, obsessed with the lifeguard. In the parsed data, Michael Palledorus is connected to 45 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
45 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAlan McClennan is listed as Team Member. Hyperactive, known for saying 'Yeah-Yeah'. In the parsed data, Alan McClennan is connected to 44 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
44 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKenny DeNunez is listed as Pitcher. Handsome, bean pole, team pitcher. In the parsed data, Kenny DeNunez is connected to 36 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
36 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTommy Timmons is listed as Team Member. One of the Timmons brothers. In the parsed data, Tommy Timmons is connected to 35 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
35 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBertram Grover Weeks is listed as Team Member. Wears thick horn-rimmed glasses. In the parsed data, Bertram Grover Weeks is connected to 34 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
34 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTimmy Timmons is listed as Team Member. One of the Timmons brothers. In the parsed data, Timmy Timmons is connected to 34 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
34 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBill is listed as Scotty's Stepfather. Former athlete, distant but trying to connect. In the parsed data, Bill is connected to 5 scenes, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHercules is listed as Dog. A massive English Mastiff feared by the neighborhood kids. In the parsed data, Hercules is connected to 4 text mentions.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMr. Mertle is listed as Antagonist/Mentor. Blind, former baseball player, owner of Hercules. In the parsed data, Mr. Mertle is connected to 4 text mentions.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesNarrator discusses the legend of Maury Wills stealing bases.
The gang attempts to retrieve the Babe Ruth baseball using a piece of chewing gum and a chute, but the Beast catches it.
Hamilton PorterSquints gives instructions for the retrieval operation.
Michael PalledorusBenny Rodriguez plays a game of baseball with his friends.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunez, Tommy TimmonsThe gang prepares a complex vacuum-based retrieval system.
Hamilton PorterThe gang attempts to retrieve the ball but the apparatus jolts.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThe group drinks from the fountain; Scotty attempts to join in.
Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Alan McClennan, Scotty SmallsThe retrieval apparatus is deployed.
The Beast traps the apparatus.
The school bell rings, marking the start of summer vacation.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Scotty SmallsSquints directs the operation via periscope.
Michael PalledorusThe vacuum pressure causes an explosion.
Michael PalledorusScotty follows the gang out of the school.
Scotty SmallsThe gang activates the vacuum switches one by one.
The group prepares to dig a tunnel.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezScotty observes the gang preparing the baseball field.
Hamilton Porter, Tommy Timmons, Bertram Grover Weeks, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Alan McClennan, Scotty SmallsThe baseball moves slightly.
Scotty locates the baseball via periscope.
Scotty SmallsThe boys go home as Scotty watches from his driveway.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Scotty SmallsActivating the second switch.
Scotty finds the ball but is discovered by The Beast.
Scotty SmallsBenny prepares his glove while looking at Scotty's house.
Benjamin Franklin RodriguezThe baseball moves significantly.
Yeah-Yeah alerts the others to pull Scotty out.
Hamilton Porter, Alan McClennanScotty's mother encourages him to go outside and make friends.
Scotty SmallsActivating the third switch.
The Beast attacks Scotty.
Scotty SmallsThe baseball is successfully captured.
Scotty attempts to build the courage to ask his stepfather Bill to teach him how to play catch.
Scotty SmallsScotty prepares to go to the sandlot after spotting Ham; he gathers his gear.
Scotty Smalls, Hamilton PorterScotty enters the sandlot and tries to join the gang; he embarrasses himself by throwing the ball poorly.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezScotty asks Bill to teach him to catch; Bill reluctantly agrees.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezBill attempts to teach Scotty to play catch, resulting in Scotty getting hit in the eye.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezBenny witnesses the accident; Scotty is treated for his injury.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezBenny invites a hesitant, injured Scotty to play baseball and provides him with a real glove.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezBenny and Scotty enter the Five & Dime store.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Scotty SmallsBenny buys a baseball and candy, then exits with Scotty.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Scotty SmallsScotty meets the gang and is introduced to the legend of the Bambino.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Scotty Smalls, Hamilton Porter, Bertram Grover Weeks, Alan McClennan, Michael PalledorusThe gang proceeds to the sandlot; Scotty struggles with baseball fundamentals.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Bertram Grover Weeks, Hamilton Porter, Kenny DeNunez, Timmy TimmonsThe boys head home for the day.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezScotty starts a notebook about baseball.
Scotty SmallsBenny coaches Scotty on batting.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Scotty SmallsScotty proves himself at the plate.
Kenny DeNunez, Scotty Smalls, Michael Palledorus, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezThe boys pick baseball cards to decide their batting identities.
Michael Palledorus, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Scotty Smalls, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunez, Timmy TimmonsHam hits a ball into The Beast's yard, causing fear in the gang.
Hamilton Porter, Kenny DeNunez, Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennanA baseball is snatched from the dirt by a massive, unseen paw.
Scotty tells the gang about the lost ball, and the group prepares for a campout.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezExterior setting for the campout.
The boys eat s'mores and Squints tells the legend of the Beast.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezSquints narrates the origin story of Mr. Mertle and his junkyard guard dog, The Beast.
Michael Palledorus, BillThe boys discuss the legend of The Beast while Scotty learns the truth about the yard next door.
Hamilton Porter, Timmy Timmons, Kenny DeNunez, Alan McClennan, Bertram Grover Weeks, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezSquints and Yeah-Yeah buy a new baseball and encounter Wendy Peffercorn.
Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennanThe boys argue about the delay in purchasing the ball.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Alan McClennan, Michael Palledorus, Hamilton Porter, Kenny DeNunez, Scotty SmallsThe heat forces the gang to abandon baseball and head to the pool.
Kenny DeNunez, Hamilton Porter, Timmy Timmons, Tommy Timmons, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Michael PalledorusSquints fakes a drowning incident to kiss the lifeguard, Wendy Peffercorn.
Hamilton Porter, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Alan McClennan, Timmy Timmons, Tommy Timmons, Michael PalledorusScotty studies his baseball notebook and notes about 'The Beast' and 'The Great Bambino'.
Scotty SmallsThe gang plays baseball as the sun sets; Scotty catches a ball but gets distracted by a shadow near Mr. Mertle's fence.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezA clip of King Kong from the 1932 film plays.
The gang watches King Kong in the theater.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezHam scares the gang pretending to be King Kong; they are confronted by a group of Little Leaguers.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennanThe gang discusses King Kong's death and whether The Beast is real.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Michael Palledorus, Tommy Timmons, Timmy TimmonsThe gang denies their fears regarding The Beast.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThe gang debates whether King Kong or Godzilla would win in a fight.
Hamilton Porter, Alan McClennanThe gang arrives at Dodger Stadium.
The gang walks through the stadium tunnel in awe.
The Dodgers take batting practice while the gang watches from the railing; Benny gets his glove autographed by Maury Wills.
Benjamin Franklin RodriguezThe gang watches a televised Dodgers game where Maury Wills steals second base, showcasing Benny's baseball instincts.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Alan McClennanBenny picks up Scotty for a Fourth of July nightgame.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin RodriguezThe gang marches through the neighborhood as fireworks begin.
Hamilton PorterThe gang plays baseball under the light of fireworks.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Kenny DeNunezThe gang plays against Little Leaguers, leading to an intense challenge.
Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Tommy Timmons, Timmy TimmonsThe gang dominates the Little Leaguers in a game.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunez, Bertram Grover WeeksThe gang celebrates their victory in high spirits.
Benjamin Franklin RodriguezThe gang discusses baseball and chews tobacco before riding the Anti-Grav.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThe boys experience motion sickness from the ride.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThe boys disembark and suffer a chain reaction of vomiting.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThe boys walk home while the Beast laughs at them through the fence.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezScotty's parents leave for the airport, leaving him in charge for the week.
Scotty SmallsThe group buys new baseball equipment after realizing they should stick to manageable things.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThe boys open baseball card packs and discover an impossible set of Maury Wills cards.
Scotty Smalls, Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez, Hamilton Porter, Michael Palledorus, Alan McClennan, Kenny DeNunezThere was only one nightgame a year. On the Fourth of July, the whole sky would brighten up with fireworks, giving us just enough light for a game. We played better then too. Because I guess, we all felt like Big Leaguers under the lights at some great stadium. Benny felt like that all the time.
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