For the first time, Pete Young takes a risk - perhaps the only risk of his young life - when he applies for and lands his dream job as a batboy for the New York Empires. The problem is that his single mother, Lynne has no idea what he's up to. Until now, he's been the golden boy while his rebellious older sister, Betsy, has always been in the doghouse. Pete attends a strict Catholic high school where he hangs out with his best friend, Mike, who hopes to cash in on his friend's new position in life. On the job, Pete becomes a member of a new family that includes Conrad Dean, the team's captain and star third baseman and one of the boy's all-time idols, who takes on the role of an older brother. Also in the clubhouse are Pete's boss, Lou Russo, a gruff but fair equipment manager who becomes a much-needed father figure; Carlos Tavares, a rookie who believes that Pete is his good luck charm, and Jose Marquez, the Empires' territorial head batboy. Pete is over the moon at being part of his favorite team but he must still balance life at home and life in the big leagues as he faces the moral dilemmas and curve balls that are thrown his way.
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
12 episodes · 2004
Episode 1. Pilot
2004-09-26
After sending in countless letters, Pete Young is finally accepted to his dream job - as bat boy for the New York Empires. His first day turns out to be a tough one as he is teased by the head bat boy and has a prank pulled on him my…
Episode 2. Breaking a Slump
2004-09-28
When Pete sees some suspicious talkings between the slumping Conrad Dean and the shop worker of the Empires, suspicions arise that the Dean is using a corked bat. And Pete cheats on a paper to cover up his grades which are also slumping.…
Episode 3. Chin Music
2004-10-12
With their mom out on a date, it's a night out of the house for Pete and Betsy. Pete spends his night at 'hell night', an annual hazing for rookie bat boys, while Betsy lies and goes out to a bar. But both situations turn out to be a…
Episode 4. Trade Talks
2004-10-19
When Conrad Dean is rumored to be on the trading block, Pete desperately rounds up some fans to get a petition signed. But when he can't get to see the team owner, he resorts to selling a fake story about Ellis Hayes being traded, in…
Episode 5. Spectator Interference
2004-11-06
When an efficiency expert determines Lou is no longer needed, a more capable equipment manager is hired. But the the bat boys unite in an attempt to get Lou back. And Betsy feels betrayed when another girl's mother lays into her about her…
Episode 6. Road Trip
2005-06-30
Jessie leaves Pete numb when she ends their relationship without any explanation. However, a heartbroken Pete is somewhat cheered when he is invited to join the team for their Los Angeles road trip. Pete uses the trip as an outlet to get…
Episode 7. Between First & Home
2005-07-07
Pete agrees to help Tavares cover-up his ""off-field"" activities by entertaining Tavares's long-time girlfriend, Carmen, while he is off two-timing on her with Sydney. However, when Pete begins to fall for Carmen, his conscience gets the…
Episode 8. Stealing Home
2005-07-14
No synopsis
Episode 9. Save Situation
2005-07-21
No synopsis
Episode 10. Old Timers' Day (aka Seems Like Old Timers)
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