This beloved baseball comedy was filmed on location in Durham, North Carolina, including at the historic Durham Athletic Park. Director Ron Shelton chose Durham for its authentic down‑home feel — abandoned warehouses and authentic ballparks helped create the minor‑league atmosphere that’s central to the story.

The film captures not just the sport, but the culture of a real Southern baseball town. Scenes from local streets, downtown areas, and neighborhood parks give the movie a grounded sense of place that resonates with fans of baseball and Carolina alike.