the natural (1984) - they said losing was a disease, so roy made the ball explode

the knights are on a losing streak and grasping at nonsense — including a psychologist who calls losing a disease like polio or syphilis. roy (robert redford) rejects the gimmick, gets punished, and is nearly sent down to the minors. but after one final chance at batting practice — where he proves his swing is still divine — he’s put into the game. there, with wonderboy, the bat he carved from a lightning-struck tree, he smashes the ball so hard it bursts. watch the natural now:    • The Natural   some of the links in above are affiliate links, we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. a mythic baseball fable where shame, talent, and lightning collide — the natural turns one man’s redemption arc into Americana legend. let the drama consume you. subscribe:    / @drama-codedd   #thenatural #robertedford #wonderboy #baseballlegend #mlb #baseball