Ball Four
In the first episode pitcher Jim Barton informed his teammates and coaches that he was going to write a series of articles on baseball life "off the field." Manager Capogrosso and most of the others were not very keen on the idea Ball Four was based on a book of the same title by former major league pitcher Jim Bouton.
- 1976-1976
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy, Sports
In the first episode pitcher Jim Barton informed his teammates and coaches that he was going to write a series of articles on baseball life "off the field." Manager Capogrosso and most of the others were not very keen on the idea Ball Four was based on a book of the same title by former major league pitcher Jim Bouton.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1976
Episode 1
Work in Progress
Wed, Sep 22, 1976 30 mins
Episode 2
The Unpractical Joke
Wed, Sep 29, 1976
Episode 3
High-Flying Rookie
Wed, Oct 13, 1976
Young pitcher Bianchi has lost the edge that made him special on the mound. He resorts to pep pills to get his skill back which concerns his teammates.
Episode 4
A Quiet Day at the Iroquois Hotel
Wed, Oct 20, 1976
Jim is ordered to rest so he checks into a secluded hotel. But his teammates find out and turn his room into a central party area creating a situation where he doesn't get any relaxation.
Episode 5
What's a Nice Watch Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Wed, Oct 27, 1976
Coach Pinky's watch goes missing and Jim seems to be the most likely culprit as to the theft.
Episode 6
Rookie in Love
Tue, Sep 7, 1976
Episode 7
Closet-Phobia
Tue, Sep 7, 1976
After Pinky institutes a $2000 fine for players that are late, several get trapped in a hotel elevator with a random group of people.