The Big Field

Watch a Major League game from the perspective of Hutch. Where are the fielders? What pitches does the pitcher throw? Like Hutch, try to forecast what will happen.

The novel references three baseball movies, Major League, The Natural, and Field of Dreams. Watch at least one of the movies and compare it to The Big Field. Why does the team in Major League initially lack pressure and hope? What do Roy Hobbs, the main character in The Natural, and Carl have in common? How does Son Versus Father manifest in Field of Dreams?

Trace the progression of Darryl and Hutch’s relationship. Why don’t they get along at first? Who is to blame? What softens the antagonism? How does Hutch help bring peace? What role does Darryl play in the de-escalation?