The Conman ... a Baseball Odyssey
FUNNY DRAMA FAMILY
1960s & '70s,1980s & '90s,20th Century (multiple decades)
Mike Murphey
Logline
During a 16-year baseball career, Conor Nash avoided the trap of alcohol and drugs. His drug was baseball. And what can an addict do when he realizes he will never be that high again? He climbs Camelback Mountain with a bottle of champagne and seeks an answer: Who is Conor Nash, if he can’t pitch?
Genre
Funny,Drama,Family
Short Summary
Conor Nash, carrying a bottle of champagne, climbs Camelback Mountain in Phoenix to confront his "baseball angel" seeking accountability for a career-ending injury after finally reaching the Major Leagues following 16 years of releases along the way.
Drunk and alone in desert darkness, Conor is confronted by the vision of a best friend who committed suicide. The vision helps Conor realize his anger is driving a wedge by Conor and his wife, Kate, who has been with him every step of his baseball journey.
Setting
Phoenix, Seattle, Tokyo, San Francisco
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Conor Nash
Age: Follows Conor from seven years old to his 40's
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring,Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Underdog,Masculine,Outspoken,Funny,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Kate Nash
Age: Teenager through her 40's
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Confident,Empathetic,Faithful,Honorable,Sexy,Religious,Outspoken,Romantic,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Brad
Age: Teenager through his 40's
Gender: Lgbt
Role: logical
Key Traits: Charming,Empathetic,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Insecure,Selfless,Funny
Additional Character Details
Name: A.J.
Age: Teenager through 40's
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Complex,Confident,Masculine,Outspoken
Development Pitch
The Conman is a funny and poignant story about the price of single-minded purpose. Over a sixteen-year professional baseball career, Conor Nash persevered through failure, disappointment, petty vendettas, betrayal and a crippling psychological malady called the yips. At last, after earning a precious nine months in the Majors when he is a decade too old, he finally confronts an obstacle he cannot overcome. During the months following a career-ending injury, he becomes bitter and withdrawn, threating relationships with his wife and a group of life-long friends who have supported his career through all the peaks and valleys. The story is rich in baseball history and accurately depicts the brutal struggle and petty politics of the minor leagues.