In an exciting story about a 12-year-old boy. That story started when an incident hit an incredibly strong arm, making Chicago's Cubs sign a Dutch second-division player. The story of 12-year-old Henry began with many new challenges, helping them reach the world chain.
Above average baseball yarn with director Stern and friends paying homage to their beloved Cubbies.
Moviehole
May 06, 2005
Good Family Fun with a side-splitting performance by Stern
Creative Loafing
May 02, 2003
Merely mediocre.
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
January 01, 2000
The first third or so of Rookie of the Year is hysterically funny, but then the film settles into a sentimental rut, only to pick up again here and there with amusing bits.