Roy Dean Bream (played by William Russ) is a protagonist in Pastime.
A 41-year-old veteran pitcher for the 1957 California Steamers who is past his prime and managing a secret heart condition. He previously had a brief stint in the Major Leagues and now mentors young Tyrone Debray, hoping to secure one final opportunity before retiring from baseball. Randy Keever (played by Scott Plank) appears in Pastime.
A bad-tempered and bullying pitcher on the Steamers who actively instigates racial and interpersonal tensions within the team, particularly regarding the relationship between Bream and Debray. Cal (played by John Achorn) appears in Pastime.
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Characters
Roy Dean Bream
(played by William Russ) — protagonist
A 41-year-old veteran pitcher for the 1957 California Steamers who is past his prime and managing a secret heart condition. He previously had a brief stint in the Major Leagues and now mentors young T...
Randy Keever
(played by Scott Plank) — supporting
A bad-tempered and bullying pitcher on the Steamers who actively instigates racial and interpersonal tensions within the team, particularly regarding the relationship between Bream and Debray.
Cal
(played by John Achorn) — supporting
Key Relationships
Roy Dean Bream → Roy Dean Bream
(Narrative Secret Keeper)
Randy Keever → Cal
(Conflict Instigator)
Roy Dean Bream → Cal
(Alliance Teammate)
Roy Dean Bream → Randy Keever
(Professional Rival)
Story Analysis
An aging minor-league pitcher confronts health crises and team toxicity while seeking one final chance to leave a legacy.
