Big Leaguer

John Lobert runs a training camp in Florida for the New York Giants. Every year, he evaluates the 18-22 year old hopefuls to pick the best for a minor league contract.

Cast

Edward G. Robinson

as John B 'Hans' Lobert

Vera-Ellen

as Christy

Jeff Richards

as Adam Polachuk

Richard Jaeckel

as Bobby Bronson

William Campbell

as Julie Davis

Carl Hubbell

as Himself

Paul Langton

as Brian McLennan

Lalo Rios

as Chuy Aguilar

Bill Crandall

as Tippy Mitchell

Frank Ferguson

as Wally Mitchell

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