Faced with the collapse of his son's Little League program in the immigrant suburb of Monterey Park, California, Jesse Katz finds himself thrust into the role of commissioner. Here, he struggles not only to restore the league, but also to overcome the complications of everyday life. Over nine springs and summers at La Loma Park, with his son Max, Jesse learns what it truly takes to be a father, son, husband, coach, and ultimately, a man; and what the real ingredients are for culture, community, and home.