In the early 20th century, a talented but unkempt junk collector from a small town discovers his hidden baseball skills. A cunning New York scout recognizes his potential and recruits him, along with his equally unscrupulous manager, to join the big leagues. However, the scout and manager concoct a plan to get Casey drunk and bet against him in a pivotal game that determines the pennant.
Casey at the Bat
A rough-around-the-edges junk dealer named Casey is recruited by a sly New York scout to join the major leagues in a small rural town at the turn of the 20th century, accompanied by his unscrupulous manager.