#thesandlot #1962 #baseball
Benny is a handsome, athletic 14-year-old boy of Latin American descent. His distinct look captures the effortless style of a cool kid in the summer of 1962. He is tall and slim with a strong, athletic frame built for speed. He stands noticeably taller than most of the other sandlot kids. He has tan skin, short jet-black hair, an eyebrow slit, and expressive dark brown eyes. Benny almost always wears a slightly faded blue Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap. His casual uniform consists of a crisp white T-shirt (often under an unbuttoned plaid or denim shirt) and rolled-up blue jeans. He’s the best on the team.
He is stocky, round, and sturdily built, which fits his position as the team's reliable catcher. He has a face full of prominent freckles, bright red hair, and a highly expressive face that mirrors his dramatic personality. Ham is most often seen wearing a red and black horizontally striped T-shirt. He wears his baseball cap backwards or sideways while playing, and he sports a classic canvas catcher's mitt. Ham is defined by his loud mouth, dramatic flair, and fierce loyalty to his friends. He loves to be the center of attention and acts as the ultimate hype man for the team. He’s 14.
At the start of the summer, Smalls’ look screams "geeky outsider," completely clashing with the effortless style of the local ballplayers. He is slender, slight, and unathletic compared to the rest of the gang, initially lacking the coordination to throw or catch a baseball. He has pale skin, clean-cut light brown hair, and an innocent, wide-eyed expression that highlights his constant confusion. He’s 14
He is noticeably scrawny, slight, and lean, which allows him to move with rapid, twitchy agility on the field. He has a youthful face, sharp features, and short, messy brown hair. He has a unique, comical stride that prompts Benny to joke that he runs "like a duck". Yeah-Yeah is usually seen wearing a simple white or light-colored T-shirt paired with rolled-up jeans, a classic baseball glove, and a dark baseball cap. He’s 14
He’s 14. Distinctly wears a fresh, black Kansas City Monarchs baseball cap, a nod to the legendary Negro League team. Frequently sports classic vintage t-shirts (often in solid red, grey, or striped patterns) paired with rolled jeans and canvas sneakers. Athletic, lean, and tall relative to the younger kids, giving him a commanding presence on the pitcher's mound. Features a warm, frequent smile, but shifts into an intense, focused stare when winding up to throw his signature fastballs.
Bertram Grover Weeks is the stylish, music-loving second baseman for the Sandlot team. He Wears thick, black, square-rimmed eyeglasses. His hair Features a neat, side-parted 1960s haircut. He often wears striped polo shirts and classic denim. He has a distinct retro, counter look. He’s 14.
Squints is the outspoken, mastermind character who plays center field for the sandlot team. He wears signature thick, black, thick-rimmed eyeglasses. He frequently wears his baseball cap flipped backward or sideways. He’s known for a massive, toothy grin and expressive facial expressions. He’s usually seen in classic 1960s T-shirts and rolled up jeans. He’s 14.
Tommy is the youngest player on the team and the inseparable little brother of Timmy Timmons. Noticeably the smallest and youngest boy on the field. Wears a standard baseball cap, often slightly oversized for his head. Dresses in classic 1960s striped T shirts, shorts, and sneakers. His face features a youthful, round face, often mimicking his brother’s expressions. He’s 14.
Timmy is the neighborhoods reliable, enthusiastic outfielder and the older brother of Tommy. He wears a classic green and white baseball cap. He usually dresses in casual, vintage 1960s T-shirts and shorts. His build is a lean and athletic, typical for a kid spending his summer outdoors. He’s frequently seen smiling and nodding along with the groups antics. He’s 14.
It was the summer of 1962. The sandlot kids were playing at the sandlot like any other day.
Kennys about to pitch the ball while Benny is batting Heres my heater Benny I dare you to hit it!
he pitches the ball to Benny and he hits a home run so hard the skin of the ball falls off. Everybody runs over to the ball
Holy shit in shock
Release Date 2026.08.01 / Last Updated 2026.08.11