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When the KBO League was founded,

a player who wasn't "biologically male"

was disqualified.

Female players could take part in the league

only after the rule was removed in 1996.

- Thank you for your efforts. - It's nothing.

Lee Jeong-ho.

Congratulations.

Those who missed the chance to join a pro or college team

will have a career guidance meeting next week.

Nice work, all of you.

Congratulations.

What should we do now?

Do what? We have to quit.

Joo Soo-in, A Promising Baseball Girl

A Genius Baseball Player, Joo Soo-in

A Genius Baseball Player, Joo Soo-in

MVP, The President's Cup

Stop taking food from work

and make it yourself.

Why don't you make some soup or stew?

What's with all the complaints?

These dishes aren't cheap at all, you know.

Soo-hyong should eat well to grow.

A mother should know better.

Mom, I should eat well.

I know. Help yourself.

By the way, how did the draft thing go?

What are you going to do after graduation?

You got a plan?

Do you want me to talk to my boss?

No, I'll take care of it.

Joo Soo-in, you promised me.

So I let you do whatever you wanted.

You should have a solid plan and act on it.

Otherwise, you will end up like your father.

Got it?

Got it.

Dad.

Hey.

Mom wants you to come home. She's mad at you.

Wait a minute. I have to finish this chapter.

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Look at your phone bill.

Why on earth did you spend this much?

- Soo-in. - Yes.

You awake?

You don't go to work like other people do.

You awake?

You just idle around all day!

You don't have anyone to call!

What the hell did you do?

Bring me the rest.

You're fully prepared, right?

Yes, sir.

Good. I believe you.

Hey, Joo Soo-in.

You giving up right away?

Take your test.

Isn't this a math test?

I don't see any numbers. Just tons of alphabets.

Gosh, I learn a lot from you.

She has no shame even with such terrible grades.

Well, you have good looks.

You were in the independent team

with Coach Park for 3 years from the start?

Yes, I was.

Coach Park wants a new coach to strengthen the team,

and I will follow his lead.

But you haven't played for a pro team

and haven't done any coaching either.

Am I right?

Let's go meet the kids.

No respect for the senior players?

I'm sorry. I should've come earlier.

Everyone, come here.

Gather!

Good morning, sir.

He's your new coach, Choi Jin-tae.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Nice to meet you, sir.

You guys must be tired from taking the exams.

You want to say something?

No, it's okay, sir.

Okay.

Keep on training.

- Let's have some coffee. - Okay.

- Thank you, sir. - Thank you, sir.

Let's get moving.

It's three months' salary.

Thank you very much.

Do you ever see your kid's mom?

No, I don't.

Do you still drink a lot?

No, I am sober now.

Think of it as a new beginning.

You can do well, right?

Yes, sir.

We have to guide seniors

about their career since they're graduating soon.

Get their files from the staff room and read them.

I will, sir. By the way...

I think I saw a girl on the team.

Joo Soo-in. You've never heard the name?

She's quite famous.

How could a girl play on a high school team?

That's what made her famous.

She throws 130-kph pitches now.

Only a few female players in the world can do that.

Let's see your smile.

Okay.

You look good.

Jeong-ho, please look at the camera.

Oh, okay.

Cheese.

First female high school baseball player in 20 years!

Good!

Now, could you change your pose?

The first professional player only after 3 years

A high school baseball player...

Tryout Application Form

You mean you play alone?

No, I'm on a high school baseball team.

No way! A girl can't join a high school team.

I got in as a special player.

Stop lying.

It's true.

All right, I see.

I got your form. You may go now.

When does the tryout start?

Um... First, you should pass

the preliminary document screening.

The notice didn't mention a document screening.

A tryout is different from a draft.

It's carried out internally by the team.

We can't accept every applicant, you know.

That rule was born just now.

I see. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Get real, girl.

You think you'll get a call from them?

Why?

You need more experience in failing.

I know if I'll pass or fail

from the look of the person who receives my audition form.

Is that why you failed them all?

Push me here.

Jeez, Han Bang-geul.

You said you'd get a new guitar.

What are you doing, not writing new songs?

Hey, auditions are all about dancing.

You don't know a thing about my field.

What do you know?

All right, genius.

By the way, what's this place?

Look at all the janggu and hanbok.

Do they teach traditional dance?

Yeah, but no one's interested in it,

so they teach modern dance at night.

Gosh.

Are you good at playing go?

Soo-in, please focus

and look at this.

Women's Baseball Association Korea

Women's baseball leagues are active these days

with many international competitions.

Maybe you can enjoy it as a hobby,

or more than that.

What do you think?

It takes a lot of money to play baseball as a hobby, right?

Yes?

- Ms. Kim. Come in. - Hello, Coach Park.

This is Ms. Kim Ji-hye, who teaches Japanese.

- Hello, ma'am. - Hi.

- Please sit down. - Thank you.

I'm not sure you're aware of it.

She is on the women's baseball team.

Did you say it was a national team?

Yes. Women's national baseball team.

She knows better about women's baseball than I do.

So ask her anything.

Soo-in, don't you have anything to ask?

No, I don't.

Have you thought about doing something other than baseball?

No, I'll keep playing baseball.

Then ask Ms. Kim about it.

She came here for you.

I'm thinking of trying out for professional teams.

Are you talking about a tryout?

Yes.

Coach Park is doing a favor for you,

but you aren't taking it seriously.

Is this a joke to you?

I'm not joking.

What?

I'm not joking at all.

You're going to be a professional player or what?

Yes, of course.

Cut the crap and look at the pamphlet.

Why?

No matter how hard you try, you can't do it.

There's no point in trying it.

Ms. Kim.

Please explain it to her.

Okay.

How do you know that?

How do you know if I'll fail or not?

Why say no before even giving it a try?

You think you are something, right?

Just do as I say

before it's too late.

Run faster.

Okay, go!

Hey, go to the batter's box.

Excuse me?

Go.

Will you catch my ball?

Okay.

Hey, you heard me.

Keep it down like that.

Let me throw a few more balls.

Go!

That one over there is our table-setter.

If he hits my ball,

then you are right.

Okay?

What?

Watch carefully.

What are you doing? Get ready.

Hey, do it seriously.

Okay.

Let's go, guys.

What the hell is this?

Strike, right?

What's going on?

Two strikes.

Shit.

Hey.

Wait a sec.

Did you look at her left leg before you swung the bat?

Yes, sir.

You should focus on the ball.

Go on.

Wow, great timing.

That was your fastest pitch, right?

You think I said you can't do it because you're a girl?

You are just not good enough.

Besides, you're too weak.

You understand?

That's it for today.

Tidy things up and dismiss.

Thank you, sir!

Soo-hyong. Come and eat.

Yes, Mom.

Is it okay if I stay in school for another year?

You want to go to school for another year?

Yes, I can train more

and get another chance to be drafted.

Many players do so.

The job hunting period set by your school has ended, right?

I told my boss about you.

My boss told me to bring you in for an interview.

I don't want to graduate like this.

Then what?

You've played so many years.

One more year won't make any difference.

Look at your father!

It's not a shame to give up when there's no hope.

Let's finish up, guys.

Yes, sir.

What are you doing?

What are you doing with that?

I can join a pro team

if I throw a 150-kph pitch.

What?

If I can throw a 150-kph pitch,

other things won't matter, right?

129 kph

He shouldn't have recruited that girl

from the start.

As a new team,

he needed media attention.

Coach Park hasn't changed a bit.

That's why he can't work for a pro team.

It's not that simple.

Maybe this place is better for someone like him.

It's just a rural high school.

You're living like this

because you think that way.

Then pull some strings to make me a pro coach.

Bullshit.

Even a college team won't take you.

I told you to get some degree

and prepare for a coaching job.

You played with that little talent

until over 40.

You are just unbelievable.

Stop nagging me.

- Hey! - What?

I couldn't join a pro team

because of shitty recruiters like you.

Shitty recruiters? How fast was your pitch back then?

Your pitch speed can never make you a pro, dumbass.

What's your plan as a professional player?

Um...

I'll work hard to become a better player.

What's your secret for staying in good shape?

Uh, just...

Soo-in.

This reporter wants to talk to you.

What an honor to meet such a famous player.

Would you spare me some time?

No, thank you.

Mr. Lee told me you pitch faster

than you did in middle school.

I caught her ball a few days ago,

and it was at 130 kph.

130 kph? Is it true?

Wait a minute, Ms. Joo.

I'll be back.

Hey, hold on.

Where are you going?

You can talk about your situation in the interview.

Is it extraordinary for me to throw at 130 kph?

Why?

Why is it so extraordinary?

Soo-in, we need to talk.

You got me wrong. I didn't mean it like that.

Mine was bigger when we were in middle school.

I was taller.

And better at baseball.

Sorry for the delay. It's not going to happen again.

Transfer the money next time.

It's easier for both of us.

I started coaching.

It's Coach Park's high school team.

Finally, it worked out for you.

What do you mean?

You were both pitching and coaching

on the independent team.

And it worked out well for other players.

Coaching is your thing.

Good-bye.

Gather, everyone.

Gather.

You were supposed to get individual training yesterday.

But no one was practicing.

Missing your training when Coach Park isn't around?

Slacking off because it's cold outside?

Run 50 laps around the track.

Go outside!

Joo Soo-in, come here.

Why are you here?

Sorry?

Seniors don't have to come for group training.

Get your things and go.

It doesn't mean I can't come.

Hey!

What are you doing?

What is so special about you to behave like that?

If you are that good,

throw at 150 kph and join a pro team.

If you can't do that, learn to lump it.

Tell the guys to come in.

Go and run alone if that's what you want.

Get out.

Joo Soo-in!

That's enough.

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I'm sure a stubborn person

like Coach Park will say no.

You know, being recruited by a pro team is not easy.

You know it better than anyone, right?

Soo-in says she can't participate in the off-season training.

So you have to change her mind during that time.

But telling her to do another sport is...

This is a school,

and teachers are supposed to fix things up.

You understand?

131 kph

She won't stop

even if we stop her.

It'll be a bigger problem

if she gets injured.

96 percent of baseball players quit at some point.

You don't have to worry about it.

If it bothers you,

let her take the test.

Maybe she'll compromise and go for handball.

It's not easily noticed,

but Soo-in has a good spin rate.

Don't let the boys enter the training room.

- Yes, sir. - Give me that, and...

Check out Soo-in's file

See you, bye.

Have a safe trip.

Good morning, sir.

You strain your arm too much. That's why it hurts.

Why didn't you join the off-season training?

You have to pay for it.

I have to pay more since

I can't share a room with others.

You said you wanted to be a pro player.

I just want to be a pro player, too.

I should do everything to make it happen.

What if you fail like me?

Maybe it's better to give up.

No.

I won't give up before even trying.

Hey, follow me.

Application for the 1st Tryout

Why are you doing this?

I am just asking you to give her a chance.

Not a big deal, is it?

Does she look like a baseball player to you?

If I let her do the tryout,

then what?

Jin-tae, this is not for her.

Wake up, man.

Ask anyone

if she looks like a baseball player.

You think baseball is a circus or something?

Hey.

What did you just say?

Why did you bring me here?

You wanted to do the tryout.

I thought you might give up early on

once you saw the reality.

When I went to play baseball as a kid,

other kids wanted to grow up

and become pro players.

But I didn't.

Why not?

Everyone said I wouldn't be able to play baseball

once I went to high school.

But that was all a lie.

How would they know my future?

Even I don't know what my future will be like.

Coach Park called me yesterday.

What for?

He told me to stop being a smartass

and ask you to coach me.

What kind of help can I give you?

I'd be a coach myself if I knew that.

I couldn't even go near a pro team.

Is it okay with you?

I'll become a pro for you.

That will do.

Joo Soo-in, Spin rate: 38.74

Average Pitch Speed: 125 kph

A high school sprinter and a marathon medalist

do a 100-meter race.

Who will win?

What's that?

Give it a shot.

A high school sprinter?

Right.

What if the marathon medalist trains

for 12 hours a day for a year?

Then who wins?

I don't know.

The sprinter still wins.

Why?

A marathoner's strength is

endurance, not speed.

Instant speed can be a marathoner's weakness.

You can never get rid of your weakness.

Instead,

you should develop your strong points.

Strong points...

What's yours?

So what?

Your strength is that you have a good spin rate.

We mix that

with spinless knuckleballs

to disrupt the hitter's timing and balance.

But knuckleballs are for injured players.

Can you beat other players

with speed and power?

- I prefer fastballs... - Look...

In the end, the one with faster balls will win.

The important thing isn't whether you throw a fast ball,

but it's to make it hard for the batter to hit my ball.

But a knuckleballer

has never been picked at a draft or tryout.

Did you know that?

Then you be the first one.

15.02 seconds, do it again.

You've failed, faster!

It hurts.

No, you're straining your shoulder too much.

That's why it feels stiff here.

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Dad, what are you doing?

I don't need them anymore.

Why? Not studying anymore?

I'll pass tomorrow for sure,

so I don't need them.

What if you fail?

You always fail the test.

I'm definitely going to pass this time. Don't worry.

You trust me, right?

Yes, I do.

Dad, do you trust me?

Of course I do.

You're the most precious thing in my life.

Oh, god.

Why are you here? Do you like her?

I'm here to train.

Stop interrupting me.

I'm giving special training, not interrupting!

You're too close! Jeez!

What's wrong with him?

You ready? One more time.

Is this really necessary?

Soo-in's famous for fastballs.

Why not stick to that?

I can't do this well.

It's because your hands are small.

Because they're too small,

your fingers can't push the ball forward.

And that's why you aren't getting enough spin.

You've been trying

to throw powerful fastballs like men do,

but a knuckleball is different.

Keep your shoulders and arms relaxed.

You're the one who said knuckleballs are for the injured.

What about my small hands?

You have to practice using your fingernails.

You dig them below the seams

and push the ball out. Got it?

How was it? It's better, right?

What was that?

How did the ball move like that?

I almost missed it.

Hey, Lee Jeong-ho.

What now?

Go to the batter's box.

Do something while you are here.

What is this?

What is what?

You asked me how it was.

You should strike that guy out.

Only with knuckleballs.

Hey, hold the bat and get ready.

I'm off now.

Have some of these.

I have a baseball match tomorrow.

I have to write my syllabus for the upcoming semester

and term reports all night.

I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time.

It's okay. I really enjoyed it.

Soo-in.

You can do it!

See you later.

Jeong-ho.

Eat up.

Let's go.

So you guys played together

since the little league team?

Yes.

I guess Soo-in was the only girl then too.

Right, the boys didn't like her

and picked on her.

Why?

Our coach said it's bad luck

to see a girl in the morning.

But he couldn't force her to quit,

so he made us do a lot of group training

to make her quit.

But Soo-in didn't give up.

Anyway, it was like that.

Hey, did you bully her

like the other kids?

No, I was too small and weak.

Soo-in was way better than me at baseball.

I didn't want to play baseball in high school.

I thought I didn't have a lot of talent.

Then I came to the same school as Soo-in

and didn't want to lose.

So I tried hard.

What's going on? Is it my house?

I don't know. I just came.

Dad!

- What happened? - Take care of your sister.

Your husband has been preparing for the exam for a long time.

It must've been tough for you.

Since the economy is so bad these days,

a lot of agents help people like your husband cheat on the test.

What will happen to my husband?

It seems like your husband is just one of the clients.

But we have to investigate more.

Soo-hyong. Why are you eating junk food?

- Where's your sister? - No idea.

When did she leave?

I don't know. Nobody was home when I woke up.

What are you doing? What happened to Dad?

What are you up to lately?

Nothing. I just had some business.

What business?

Are you going to college like others?

Or got a job?

What's so important

that you left your sister alone?

Don't talk like that. I have things to do.

What are you doing? Mom, give it back!

No, my mitt! You're ruining it!

I told you it's not a shame

to give up when there's no hope.

You don't have to be stubborn

and fight for it.

Life is hard enough just as it is.

Why make it harder?

What are you talking about?

You don't know anything.

I know. I'm your mother!

You don't know if I'm good or bad.

What if I'm really good, then what?

Then it's so unfair!

You'd be in somewhere else if you were good.

Those who will live off playing baseball on your team are

already on the track.

Why don't you know it?

You do whatever you want.

Why don't you let me do the same?

How can you...

talk to your mother like that?

It's true. All you want is money.

Is there anything you want to do?

Or want to be?

All that matters to you is money.

I don't want to live like you,

worrying about money for all my life!

Do you think I wanted to live like this?

Do you even know what I had to give up?

I had a life before you.

If you want to live a selfish life like your father,

then leave now.

Do you want to have mine?

Why did you come to my house last night?

I failed the audition.

You got the results already?

That's the shitty part.

They called in everyone who had applied.

And?

They made us stand in line

and rejected us based on looks.

Go to hell, assholes.

They didn't see you dance or sing?

I practiced my ass off.

It's cold. Let's go.

You're not going?

You can't go, right?

Let's go.

Gosh.

Please sit. Sorry I'm late.

It's okay.

We don't hire anyone without a certificate,

but you're an exception for being her daughter.

You should thank your mother.

All the office workers

must have previous first-hand experience

in injection molding.

Everyone should work in the field for 6 months.

Do you understand?

- Yes. - Okay.

These are the gears.

There are a lot of oil and iron powder in the plant,

so you have to put on uniforms.

I'm not sure if they'll fit you.

Try it on.

Give me your bag.

Does it fit me? How do I look?

Please take good care of her.

I have to go.

Okay.

Mom.

Eat your meal.

Soo-hyong, go get your dad.

Daddy!

Dad came home?

Yeah.

I'll be back soon.

Where are you going at this hour?

I have to train for today.

What?

What are you talking about?

What?

I said, what are you doing?

What did I do wrong?

I did everything you wanted me to do.

I'll earn my bread like you said,

so leave me alone.

Stop right now!

They said I have to work

at the plant for 6 months

before I can work at the office.

We have a match coming up.

What will you do?

That's her?

Hey, man. Be generous to her.

She's pretty. All right, man.

Hey, what's this?

Sometimes, it helps to watch independent teams' matches.

Just say it. What do you want?

All of these players here

have already played for a pro team

or want to do.

It's about the tryout.

If you think she's not good enough

after watching today's match, I'll never ask you again.

Strike.

Strike.

Not bad.

Maybe because you've trained with boys.

But your pitching arm is so weak.

You've got to be fast and furious, you know?

You need strong thigh muscles to throw a fast ball.

Put some hustle in your thigh muscle!

And the deltoids. See this?

It's all about strong muscles!

You don't always have to throw a fast ball.

Yes!

Nice!

- Can I eat now? - Yeah.

Bon appetit.

Are you happy that you won?

You had 8 hits, you know.

It was fun, and you're buying me meat.

Here.

What's this?

A present.

Is it mine?

It's way better than the last one.

So train harder.

Thank you.

And I got one more gift.

What's that?

I had a talk with my friend on a pro team.

You have a tryout after one month.

Really?

Is that all?

I thought you'd be thrilled.

Jeong-ho, come here. You're late.

Sorry. The meeting ran late.

I invited him.

He signed a contract with the team today.

Can we have some more meat, please?

Soo-in, wait.

I have something for you.

It's nail polish.

It protects your fingernails

when you pitch knuckleballs.

Oh, okay.

You know what?

Among the little league team members,

you and I are the only ones

who still play baseball.

Bye.

Hey.

Sign your autograph here.

I've never signed a ball before.

I've never asked a pro player for an autograph either.

Thank you. And for the nail polish, too.

You startled me.

What are you doing?

Where the hell have you been?

What is it now?

You can't just disappear during your work hours.

The whole company was upset.

And you didn't answer the phone.

What's wrong with you?

All right, I get it. So stop it.

No, you don't get it.

You'll get an easy job after a few months.

Why can't you do that?

Mom...

I really don't want to argue with you now.

What?

Please leave me alone.

Please, Mom.

Faster.

You can't make it with that speed.

I can't.

You're not even halfway up.

I won't stop until you make it faster.

Go down again.

Catch the ball properly.

You...

Yes, that's right. Keep practicing.

Ouch...

Good, you're almost there.

Pass!

Yay! I did it!

Does this make them pretty?

No, it doesn't.

Not pretty?

It just makes them stronger.

Soo-hyong, breakfast is ready.

- Did you sleep with your sister? - Yes.

She has to go to work, so wake her up.

She's not here.

Why?

I don't know.

Who are you calling?

I'm going to kill her.

What are you doing?

Stop it.

Stop what? Give me that.

Stop it, please!

What's wrong with you?

I'll make money. So stop it.

What are you talking about?

You're angry with me. So snap at me, not Soo-in.

That's not fair.

What's not fair?

Please grow up!

You should be on my side.

You know what will happen

if we don't stop her.

Have you seen Soo-in play baseball?

Have you seen her play

on her high school team, for once?

Being on that team is hard enough. Do you understand?

For her, it's hard just to stay on the team.

We should help her out. We're her parents.

We should help her,

not try to stop her like everyone else.

Why are you out here?

No reason.

Look, a batter from an American amateur team.

I heard she had a hard time getting this chance, too.

9.87 seconds.

- Hello, sir. - Oh, hey.

This is Soo-in's mother.

Hello.

Please have a seat.

Curveball, 128 kph.

Next one is... Batter, Jamie Jeong.

Get ready.

Play.

Wow.

Next. Pitcher, Joo Soo-in.

Aim for the strike zone.

You can throw other pitches

if you didn't prepare for the pitches that we ask, okay?

- Yes, sir. - Let's start.

Left under, a fastball.

Fastball, 134 kph.

Right side, a slider.

Slider, 117 kph.

Last one. Left up, a curveball.

Curveball, 101 kph.

- 101? - That's so lame.

I guess I'd pitch 101 if I were a girl.

Next, batter Hwang Seung-cheol.

- Huh? - Me?

Lucky you.

Go easy on her!

Your pitches are slow but have a nice spin rate.

Thank you, sir.

Two strikes.

Three strikes.

Hey, Kim.

Yes, Coach.

Is that the girl who joined the high school team?

Yes, Coach.

Interesting.

Hey!

Yes, sir.

How much did you get paid this year?

Me?

Yeah, you. How much?

This year... About one mill...

All right, go to the batter's box.

Sorry?

Coach, are you serious?

You little...

That's Park Woo-jin, right?

Why is he out there?

It's because that dumbass couldn't hit a girl's pitch.

Hey!

What are you doing?

This is not funny at all.

It's not like that.

Coach.

You can't play a joke on a player

who has tried so hard to get this chance.

Is this what you call a pro team?

- Are you her coach? - Yes, sir.

Then just shut up and watch.

Let's start. Play ball.

Go, Joo Soo-in!

Joo Soo-in.

Just throw as you practiced.

Play.

Strike.

What the...

Wait, time out.

Time out.

Why?

I need a bigger mitt.

- What? - I didn't see that coming, gosh.

You need a bigger mitt

for a 100-kph pitch?

No, I mean... She threw a knuckleball.

Even the knuckleball catchers

need a bigger mitt.

Two strikes.

Foul.

All right, I got it.

Go, Joo Soo-in!

You can do it.

Out!

Hey, Kim.

That one wasn't a knuckleball, was it?

It was a 130-kph fastball.

Damn. I said I didn't want to do it.

Great!

- Good job! - Nice!

I want to ask you something.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm not sure if it's okay for Soo-in

to do these tests for pro teams.

This might give her false hope.

I don't know if it's even possible for a girl.

If we look at the chance

of her joining a pro team,

it's very low.

What?

But that's not because Soo-in's a girl.

As you saw earlier,

being a pro player is hard for men too.

How about giving her a chance?

Soo-in never said she would give up.

It wouldn't be fair

if others decided her future.

When you were younger than Soo-hyong...

you and I took the subway home.

You were staring at a kid eating ice cream.

We arrived at the station, but you kept looking at her.

You didn't even see me walking away.

You just kept staring at her.

So?

I could've bought you one,

but it felt like a waste of money.

I thought ice cream was too expensive.

You know what I did?

No, I don't remember.

I grabbed your arm and scolded you,

saying staring at people is a bad thing.

I yelled at you in front of all the people.

Actually,

I was mad at myself for being a nasty miser.

But I blamed you.

I'm...

I'm so sorry.

What are you doing, Dad?

I'm just checking something.

Dad.

Yes?

Do you want to be my agent

when I become a pro player?

No, I can't do anything like that.

No, you're a master negotiator.

You kneeled down and begged to make me

the first female high school baseball player in 20 years.

What's that? You want me to help?

I want to install some app...

Let me see.

Uber?

Click here. Is this the one?

You'll get acceptance letters from college,

so cheer up.

The graduation is coming up, right?

- Yes, sir. - Let's keep the spirits high.

Yes, sir.

Joo Soo-in?

So are you joining a pro team, or what?

Wow.

Don't "wow" her.

You don't have to train anymore, right?

You're saying it like it's a good thing.

Isn't it?

Even a fool wouldn't throw a ball

with a bleeding hand.

Look who's talking.

What about me?

Don't you remember when you first learned the guitar?

You know, these calluses on your finger

will go away fast when you stop playing.

Joo Soo-in, come to the headmaster's office.

Why is he calling me?

- Hey! - What?

Let's go, quick!

You've done excellent work.

I am so proud of you.

How did it go?

The director of the team wants to see you.

Everything will be all right.

She's Joo Soo-in.

Hello, please have a seat.

Nice to meet you.

Here.

Mr. Kim said a lot about you.

I heard you're famous.

Me? Not at all.

I heard you'll graduate from high school.

Congratulations.

It's nothing to celebrate.

Why not? You can do whatever you want

and be whoever you want to be.

I wish that were true.

Wasn't it hard being a baseball player?

I was luckier than others, so it was okay.

Luckier than others...

It takes more than luck.

Your achievements are extraordinary.

The world thinks only men can play baseball,

but you proved it's wrong.

Getting into a boys-only baseball team,

that's not luck.

Here, have a look.

What's this?

It's our offer.

You broke the stereotypes about baseball.

Operation Team Contract

You proved that it's not a sport just for men.

We'd like to establish a foothold for everyone

to enjoy baseball in their daily life.

I want you to be in charge

of the women's baseball project

and work with us.

It's a taskforce that manages and operates the team.

Although you're a girl,

you have a good understanding of baseball.

You also have a long career as a player.

So you have a lot of knowledge.

We think that's your merit and want to use it.

Sir, did you see my tryout video?

Yes, I did.

Was I that bad?

In baseball,

they say you should scout a pitcher with a 160-kph pitch

even if it takes you to go to hell.

70 percent of wins come from

a fast and powerful pitcher.

That kind of player is what we call the "white hope."

Do you see my point?

Yes.

Baseball...

isn't just about being a pro player.

Ms. Joo, being a woman

could've been your weak point in the past.

But we think that could be your strength

in working on this project.

My strength?

That's right.

Operation Team Contract

But that's not the right answer.

Sorry?

I heard baseball is not an easy sport.

The important thing isn't whether you throw a fast ball,

but it's to make it hard for the batter to hit my ball.

And baseball is for everyone.

So being a woman...

is not a strength or weakness.

I have a good spin rate.

I can mix that

with spinless knuckleballs

to disrupt the batter's timing and balance.

I'm weaker and slower than other pitchers.

Still, I can win.

I'm slow, but I can win.

That's my strength.

I'll leave now. Thank you, sir.

Excuse me.

Wait.

Ms. Joo, you can't leave like this.

This is a great opportunity.

An opportunity like this doesn't come often.

So now you see me as a baseball player.

Huh?

Ha-sol.

Yes, Mom.

- Do you like it? - Yes.

You can apply for a tryout for other teams.

Maybe you can go to the US or Japan.

What's your plan?

I don't know.

Come here.

What's this?

Have a look.

It's the recruiting season.

This kid is one of the new players joining our team next year.

Application for Baseball Team

I heard her desk is full of your pictures.

She applied, thanks to you.

Coach Choi, it's me.

Can I see you tomorrow?

Yes, it's about Joo Soo-in.

Yes, okay.

Player's Contract

This is our offer.

The deposit is sixty thousand dollars.

I already checked it,

and it's not a bad offer

for a minor league professional player.

A professional?

Yes, Soo-in is going to be a pro player.

I'll do whatever it takes

to help her play baseball,

but 60 grand...

We're not rich.

Pardon?

I can't give you that much money right now.

If you give me some time, just a couple of months,

I'll have it ready, I promise. I'm sorry, sir.

Ma'am, you got it wrong.

They will give her 60 grand.

That's right.

But ma'am.

From now on,

it's going to be tougher for Soo-in.

♪ It's a new beginning ♪

♪ It stands in front of me ♪ ♪ Like a tall building ♪

♪ A breeze that touched my cheeks ♪ ♪ It climbs up the buildings ♪

♪ Start again now ♪

♪ I close my eyes I ♪ ♪ dream the same dream ♪

♪ My body floats to the sky ♪

♪ Dreaming in skies ♪

♪ Dreaming in skies ♪

♪ All the words and harsh critics ♪ ♪ I hear the whispers ♪

♪ So I cover up my ears ♪

♪ I see cold stares ♪ ♪ And insensitive faces ♪

♪ So I close my eyes ♪

♪ Dreaming in skies ♪

♪ Dreaming in skies ♪

♪ I close my eyes I ♪ ♪ dream the same dream ♪

♪ My body floats to the sky ♪

♪ Dreaming in skies ♪

BASEBALL GIRL