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A landscaper and the team's only naturally talented player—until a secret about his own past as a childhood bully is revealed. Richie Goodman (David Spade): A cynical video store clerk who has "never had a date". Clark Reedy (Jon Heder):

In Defense of The Benchwarmers : The Stupid, Sweet, Underrated Gem of 2000s Comedy

“That movie is terrible.” I say: “Yeah. But did you laugh when the giant ‘Draft Dodgers’ team showed up in a monster truck?” The Benchwarmers

What starts as a simple game of catch evolves into a high-stakes tournament. Backed by Nelson’s eccentric father, Mel (Jon Lovitz), the trio forms a three-man team called "The Benchwarmers." They travel across the state to play against elite Little League teams, winning over the hearts of "nerds" everywhere and proving that it’s never too late to have your moment in the sun. A Powerhouse Comedy Trio

A nerdy paperboy with poor reflexes who has "never talked to a girl". Mel Carmichael (Jon Lovitz): A landscaper and the team's only naturally talented

While The Benchwarmers is packed with low-brow humor—ranging from projectile vomiting to various crotch-hit montages—it tackles the theme of bullying with sincerity. The film flips the script on sports movie tropes; instead of professional athletes seeking a championship, it’s about marginalized adults reclaiming their dignity and inspiring a new generation of kids who feel like they don’t fit in.

The "straight man" of the group with a secret past, Gus provides the athletic backbone of the team. But did you laugh when the giant ‘Draft

The premise is simple but effective: Gus (Schneider), Richie (Spade), and Clark (Heder) are three grown men who spent their childhoods being bullied and, as the title suggests, warming the bench. When they witness a group of young bullies harassing a billionaire’s nerdy son, Nelson, they decide to take a stand.