In the movie, Al Percolo is a veteran talent scout for the New York Yankees who specializes in finding young, undiscovered players with major league potential. However, when his top prospect fails miserably in his debut game, Al is demoted and sent to Mexico to scout for new talent.
There, he discovers Steve Nebraska, an immensely talented pitcher with a fastball that clocks in at over 100 miles per hour. Nebraska has never played organized baseball before, but Al is convinced that he has what it takes to make it in the major leagues.
Al convinces the Yankees to take a chance on Nebraska and they offer him a $55 million contract, but there's a catch. The team's owner, played by George Steinbrenner, wants Nebraska to undergo a psychological evaluation to make sure he's mentally stable enough to handle the pressures of playing in the big leagues.
Nebraska is resistant to the idea of seeing a psychiatrist, but eventually agrees to do it so he can fulfill his dream of pitching in the majors. Along the way, he forms a close bond with Al, who becomes a father figure to him.
The Scout is a heartwarming sports comedy that explores the themes of redemption, second chances, and the power of believing in oneself. It features standout performances from Brendan Fraser as Steve Nebraska, and Albert Brooks as Al Percolo, and includes cameos from several real-life baseball stars, including Yankees legend Joe Torre.