Joe Boyd, a middle-aged baseball fan, makes a pact with the Devil to transform into Joe Hardy, a young baseball superstar, in order to help his beloved team, the Washington Senators, win the pennant. In exchange, Joe agrees to sell his soul, with an escape clause that allows him to back out of the deal at a specific time. As Joe Hardy, he quickly becomes the hero of the team and captures the nation’s attention. However, his sudden success raises suspicion among his teammates and reporters. Meanwhile, the Devil sends his seductive assistant, Lola, to ensure Joe stays committed to the pact.

Despite his newfound fame and glory, Joe longs to return to his former life with his wife, Meg. He becomes increasingly torn between his desire for baseball success and his yearning for his old life. Throughout the season, Joe must navigate the temptations and machinations of the Devil while staying focused on his baseball career. As the critical moment of the deal approaches, pressures mount, leaving Joe to make agonizing choices about his future, his identity, and where his true loyalties lie.