In this 2001 film directed by Brian Robbins, Keanu Reeves stars as Conor O’Neill, a down-on-his-luck gambler who finds himself coaching a youth baseball team in one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. As he reluctantly takes on the role, Conor discovers the transformative power of mentorship and the resilience of the young players. The film explores themes of redemption and personal growth, set against the backdrop of inner-city challenges. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it remains a heartfelt story of overcoming adversity. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.