On a hot summer afternoon, a 12-year-old boy named Henry Rowengartner will experience an accident while playing baseball with his friends in the park. An unfortunate mishap takes him to the hospital, but what seemed like just a simple bruise turns into an incredible twist of fate: Henry develops an amazing ability to throw at unbelievable speeds. After his recovery, his talent does not go unnoticed, and to his surprise, he is recruited by the Chicago Cubs, a professional baseball team that is having a streak of bad luck.
Henry becomes an overnight sensation and the prodigy of the team, sparking madness in the city and becoming a phenomenon. As he tries to adjust to life as a major league player, he faces the pressures of fame, competition with the veterans on the team, and, of course, the eternal struggle between pursuing his dreams and not forgetting that he is still just a kid. Meanwhile, his friendship with his mother and his best friend keeps him grounded in reality, reminding him that baseball is about having fun, not just about winning.
With its mix of comedy, heart, and a little baseball, this story explores the innocence of childhood, the fight for recognition, and the true meaning of success. With every pitch, Henry will learn that the real triumph is enjoying the game, no matter the outcome.