The players are predictably inept at first, but Sparky begins to learn the real joy in baseball is in the effort and the camaraderie.

However, Sparky's ultimate goal of returning to America and the Major Leagues hinders his making a full commitment to either the team or to Tanya.

Although they fail to win a game, the Soviets' respectable play is admired and Sparky receives Big League job offers.

Filming took place in Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and in Moscow, Russia.

Variety in their review said, "Robert Rodat’s script for this high-concept comedy is mechanical, and the direction by Tommy Lee Wallach is routine at best.