In “Talent for the Game,” aging scout Virgil Sweet discovers young pitching prodigy, Sammy Bodeen, after a chance breakdown on a rural road. This unexpected find offers Virgil a shimmer of hope for his dwindling career.

However, when the California Angels’ new owner, Gil Lawrence, spots Sammy’s potential, he aggressively hypes him up with a major PR push. As high expectations loom over Sammy’s debut, it’s Virgil’s seasoned expertise and a twist of fate that might pave the way for the rookie’s success.