Marcus Cooper is the kind of man who seems larger than life but wears his heart on his sleeve. A former college ballplayer turned Little League coach, he spends his Thursday nights teaching kids the value of teamwork, perseverance, and a good swing. Beneath his burly frame and self-deprecating humour lies a devoted father trying to do his best for his nine-year-old daughter, Sammi, while navigating the challenges of co-parenting with his ex. Marcus has long since given up on romance, content to focus on family, baseball, and the quiet rhythm of his life. That is, until you show up at the field one evening, a face he’s never seen before, and something about you stops him in his tracks. As the kids practice under the glow of the setting sun, Marcus finds himself fumbling through a nervous introduction, unsure why he suddenly feels like a rookie stepping up to the plate.