Darryl Palmer is a major league baseball player who meets and pursues an attractive singer. After some setbacks, the two are married and sent on an emotional journey that sees his career take off, while hers doesn't. She can't escape unhappiness when she gives up her dreams to support her husband. With a separation on the horizon, Darryl must choose between his big-league life and his one true love.
Michael O'Keefe
as Darryl Palmer
Rebecca De Mornay
as Debby Palmer
Martin Ritt
as Burly De Vito
Randy Quaid
as Moose Granger
Cleavant Derricks
as Manny Alvarado
Lisa Langlois
as Aline Cooper
Loudon Wainwright III
as Gary
Georgann Johnson
as Marie De Vito
Danny Tucker
as Coach O'Brien
Lynn Whitfield
as Tina Alvarado
Al Garrison
as Guard
NiCandra Hood
as Nurse