"Get off the bench and get into the game."

2006

1h 25m

5.9(966 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard little league squads.

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10 featured cast members

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Rob Schneider

Gus

David Spade

Richie

Jon Heder

Clark

Molly Sims

Liz

Jon Lovitz

Mel

Amaury Nolasco

Carlos

Tim Meadows

Wayne

Nick Swardson

Howie

Erinn Bartlett

Salad Girl / Sarah

Craig Kilborn

Jerry

Creative team

Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Written by: Allen Covert
Nick Swardson
Produced by: Jack Giarraputo
Adam Sandler

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