The Man from Left Field is a 1993 American made-for-television comedy-drama film written and directed by Burt Reynolds.

Over the course of the summer he helps the boys with their personal problems and conflicts while they encourage him to find work.

Beau's mother encourages him to go back to his home and he returns to his old life as Buddy Lee Howser, retired player for the Kansas City Athletics and current practicing doctor.

On the opening day of the season, "Coach" flies in on a helicopter to honor his commitment to the team on.

[3] Using a baseball analogy, Patricia O'Connell of Variety wrote, "This occasionally charming tale of a Little League team from the wrong side of the tracks and the drifter/coach who nurtures them could have hit a home run, but instead settles for a double, and falters somewhere around the fifth inning.