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.
WriterMatthew McGough
Pilot
Sep 26, 2004
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 Conrad Dean, the teams star player. But bigger problems arise as an irritable player asks Pete to take his Ferrari to the player's garage. When he gets there, he is shocked to find it is closed. Fearing the worst, he keeps the car overnight. But his secrets come out when his school principal finds out he skipped to work the game. And it gets even worse when he is pulled over in the Ferrari - where drugs are discovered. The player tells him to claim they are his and he'll get to keep the Ferrari. But it's too late, Pete's mom has found out about his job so Pete relents and tells the truth. The fans boo, but Lou informs him you haven't arrived until you're booed. As his dreams crumble though, Conrad Dean appears at his house to persuade his mom to let Pete r
Breaking a Slump
Sep 28, 2004
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. Betsy is suspended from school and has to go to work with her mom.
Chin Music
Oct 12, 2004
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 little more difficult that Pete and Betsy imagined.
Trade Talks
Oct 19, 2004
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 return for a story on the petition. But when Dean finds out, Pete learns a much harder lesson than he bargained for.
Spectator Interference
Nov 6, 2004
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 lifestyle, while Lynne, says nothing in her defense.
Road Trip
Jun 30, 2005
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 over his girl, but he can't seem to get her out of his mind. Meanwhile, Betsy ends up at Rikers after she gets arrested for stealing and using a credit card to pay for her one-way ticket to ""freedom.""
Between First & Home
Jul 7, 2005
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 best of him and he doesn't think he can lie for Tavares anymore. Meanwhile, Betsy is arrested and is assigned to Stuart, a no-nonsense parole officer who makes her life miserable.
Stealing Home
Jul 14, 2005
No description available.
Save Situation
Jul 21, 2005
No description available.
Old Timers' Day (aka Seems Like Old Timers)
Jul 28, 2005
No description available.
Player Rep
Aug 4, 2005
No description available.
Second Place
Aug 11, 2005
No description available.
