The Filmy Circus 🍿 on Instagram: "‎The Rookie (2002) 🎬 ‎ ‎Storyline: ‎The Rookie is a heartwarming sports drama film based on the true story of Jim Morris, a high school science teacher who became the oldest rookie in Major League Baseball at age 35. Jim's journey begins when he makes a deal with his high school baseball team: if they win the district championship, he'll try out for the pros. With their support, Jim regains his passion for baseball and gets signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.