Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, lower left) hits the weight room with Boca (Michael Rispoli, upper left) and Brewers team conditioning coach (Scott Brooks, right) to prepare for his unlikely baseball comeback.

Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, center) swings back into action with the support of his team conditioning coach (Scott Brooks, left) and best buddy, Boca (Michael Rispoli, right).

Milwaukee Brewers General Manager, Schembri (Chris Noth, left) is thrilled to have Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, right) back on the team.

T-Rex Pennebaker (Brian White, center) and fellow teammates learn from Stan Ross that the game of baseball is truly a team sport.

Charles Stone (left) discusses a scene with Bernie Mac (right).

Angela Bassett and Bernie Mac in Mr. 3000 (2004)

Charles Stone III (pictured) directs "Mr. 3000."

Charles Stone III (right) directs Angela Bassett (center) while producer Maggie Wilde (left of Stone) and Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut (right of Bassett) look on.

Kenny Johnson at an event for Mr. 3000 (2004)

Old teammates and best friends, Boca (Michael Rispoli, left) and Ross (Bernie Mac, right) reflect on their baseball glory days.

Mo Simmons (Angela Bassett, pictured), sports correspondent and one time girlfriend of Ross, covers his comeback story for ESPN.

Stan Ross (Bernie Mac, left) confronts hotshot baseball rookie T-Rex Pennebaker (Brian White, right) after the game.