The Kid from Left Field_
A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands.
Starring
Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Gary Collins
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Kid from Left Field was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands.
The Kid from Left Field is a Comedy, Family, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Gary Coleman
Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
Robert Guillaume
Larry Cooper
Gary Collins
Pete Sloane
Ed McMahon
Fred Walker
Tricia O'Neil
Marion Fowler
Tab Hunter
Bill Lorant
Rick Podell
Leonard Hyams
Alberto Vazquez
Juan Telles
ST
Steve Tannen
Orlando
Ken Medlock
Grosso
Stu Nahan
News Sportscaster
Stanley Brock
Carl Hagen
WB
Weldon Bleiler
Bill the Gateman
PB
Peggy Browne
The Secretary
JC
Jerry Cole
The Padres Sportscaster
SC
Sonny Craver
Mr. Brown
DD
Don Draper
The Process Server
DG
Dick Gjonola
The Disgruntled Fan
GW
Gordon W. Grant
Rydell
Bill Henderson
Brad Linquist
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Kid from Left Field about?
A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands.
How long is The Kid from Left Field?
The Kid from Left Field has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Kid from Left Field?
The cast of The Kid from Left Field includes Gary Coleman, Robert Guillaume, Gary Collins, Ed McMahon, Tricia O'Neil.
What is the rating of The Kid from Left Field?
The Kid from Left Field has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Family
TV Movie