Conor O'Neill (played by Keanu Reeves) is a protagonist in Hardball.
A gambler and ticket scalper who secretly bets on his father's account and incurs debt. He reluctantly coaches a youth baseball team to pay off bookies, transforms the team's culture, stops gambling after winning a high-stakes bet, and leads them to the championship. Jamal (played by Michael B. Jordan) appears in Hardball.
The oldest player on the youth baseball team. He is pulled from playing after a competing coach questions his age eligibility during a game. Andre Ray Peetes (played by Bryan Hearne) appears in Hardball.
The designated captain of the youth baseball team coached by Conor. Jefferson Albert Tibbs (played by Julian Griffith) appears in Hardball.
A player on the team described as overweight and asthmatic.
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Characters
Conor O'Neill
(played by Keanu Reeves) — protagonist
A gambler and ticket scalper who secretly bets on his father's account and incurs debt. He reluctantly coaches a youth baseball team to pay off bookies, transforms the team's culture, stops gambling a...
Jamal
(played by Michael B. Jordan) — supporting
The oldest player on the youth baseball team. He is pulled from playing after a competing coach questions his age eligibility during a game.
Andre Ray Peetes
(played by Bryan Hearne) — supporting
The designated captain of the youth baseball team coached by Conor.
Jefferson Albert Tibbs
(played by Julian Griffith) — supporting
A player on the team described as overweight and asthmatic.
Key Relationships
Andre Ray Peetes → Jefferson Albert Tibbs
(Alliance Teammate)
Jamal → Jefferson Albert Tibbs
(Alliance Teammate)
Jamal → Andre Ray Peetes
(Alliance Teammate)
Conor O'Neill → Jefferson Albert Tibbs
(Professional Coach)
Conor O'Neill → Andre Ray Peetes
(Professional Coach)
Conor O'Neill → Jamal
(Professional Coach)
Story Analysis
A desperate gambler transforms into a dedicated mentor through coaching a troubled youth baseball team.
