Summer Catch (2001)

Synopsis: This summer couldn't be more crucial for Ryan Dunne (FREDDIE PRINZE JR.), a blue-collar kid with major league aspirations. Every year the hottest college ball players in the country descend upon Cape Cod to pursue their big-league dreams during the day and blow off steam in town at night. The... This summer couldn't be more crucial for Ryan Dunne (FREDDIE PRINZE JR.), a blue-collar kid with major league aspirations. Every year the hottest college ball players in the country descend upon Cape Cod to pursue their big-league dreams during the day and blow off steam in town at night. The first local boy in years to earn a slot in the Cape's elite Baseball League, Ryanís finally got his shot...but the temptation to score off the field is almost as intense as the pressure to perform on the diamond.

His eyes on the prize, Ryan tries to stay focused despite distractions like the local girls, who are all too ready to help the players cut loose. Among them are Dede (BRITTANY MURPHY), who impresses the team with her ability to pour a beer without using her hands, and the town's very own "Mrs. Robinson," who is infamous for her annual "initiation" of new recruits like naïve young second-baseman Mickey "Domo" Dominguez (WILMER VALDERRAMA).

As the friction builds between his loyal townie friends and his cocky teammates, college superstars jockeying for the attention of pro scouts Ryan's rivalry with his hotshot teammate Eric Van Leemer (COREY PEARSON) nears the boiling point. His main ally is the team's fun-loving catcher, Billy Brubaker (MATTHEW LILLARD), who's got Ryan's back both on the field and on the town.

The last thing Ryan's looking for is a fling with sexy, sophisticated Vassar grad Tenley Parrish (JESSICA BIEL). Will he rise to the challenge or strike out? Either way, it's gonna be one hot summer. -- © 2001 Warner Bros. [More]