A young baseball pitching prodigy, Hopper Gibson, struggles with sudden anxiety and loss of control on the mound following a disastrous performance. Sent down to a lower division, he is placed under the guidance of an unorthodox sports psychologist, Dr. Mobley. Through their sessions, it becomes evident that Hopper's issues are deeply rooted in his troubled past, particularly his tumultuous relationship with his overbearing father, who is also a former athlete. Dr. Mobley digs into Hopper's psyche to uncover the triggers behind his anxiety and explores the pressure of expectations from his father and the sport itself.

As Hopper revisits memories of his upbringing, we learn about the intense and often abusive environment fostered by his father. Flashbacks depict the relentless training and psychological manipulation Hopper endured, revealing how it shaped his current mental state. Through these revelations, Hopper starts to grapple with the notion of self-worth beyond baseball, as well as the potential for personal healing. Balancing his therapy sessions with attempts to regain his form on the field, Hopper faces the challenge of confronting his demons while trying to salvage his career and sense of identity.