Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tommy Lee JonesTy Cobb | Ty Cobb |
 Robert WuhlAl Stump | Al Stump |
 Lolita DavidovichRamona | Ramona |
 Ned BellamyRay | Ray |
| SScott BurkholderJimmy | Jimmy |
| AAllan MalamudMud | Mud |
| BBill CaplanBill | Bill |
| JJeff FellenzerSportswriter | Sportswriter |
| DDoug KrikorianSportswriter | Sportswriter |
 Gavin SmithSportsman's Lounge Bartender | Sportsman's Lounge Bartender |
 Lou MyersWillie | Willie |
 William UtayJameson | Jameson |
 J. Kenneth CampbellWilliam Herschel Cobb | William Herschel Cobb |
 Rhoda GriffisAmanda Chitwood Cobb | Amanda Chitwood Cobb |
| TTyler Logan CobbYoung Ty | Young Ty |
| SSteven BrownHusband at Motel | Husband at Motel |
 Roger ClemensOpposing pitcher | Opposing pitcher |
 Bradley WhitfordProcess Server | Process Server |
 Jimmy BuffettThe Armless Guy | The Armless Guy |
 Brian Patrick MulliganCharlie Chaplin | Charlie Chaplin |