At the time of the movie , Lau was the hitting coach for the Chicago White Sox .
Former professional baseball player Charley Lau appears as himself having been hired by Robards ' character Dugan to coach Broderick 's Michael to hit better for his high school team .
At the time of the movie , baseball player was the baseball player   for the Chicago White Sox .
Former professional baseball player Charley Lau appears as himself having been hired by Robards ' character Dugan to coach Broderick 's Michael to hit better for his high school team .