Patrick Renna has turned the chaos of youth baseball into a new comedy series. «Dugout Dads», a nine-episode show now streaming on YouTube, reunites Renna with several of his «The Sandlot» castmates and brings longtime friend Danielle Fishel into the dugout. The series, created by Renna and Kyle Howard under their Hambino Media banner, explores what happens when otherwise functional adults become completely consumed by their kids' Little League games.
The comedy dropped on YouTube on Wednesday and stars Renna alongside Tom Guiry, Chauncey Leopardi, and Marty — all familiar faces from the 1993 coming-of-age classic. The show reframes the beloved film's spirit for a new generation, shifting the focus from the kids on the field to the parents on the sidelines. Renna has said the idea came from observing how youth baseball can turn reasonable people into maniacs, a universal truth for anyone who has spent a season in the bleachers.
NBA star Chris Paul has signed on to executive produce the series, adding a layer of sports credibility to the project. Paul, known for his own love of the game, joins the creative team as «Dugout Dads» looks to expand beyond its initial digital release. The short-form series is described as a coming-of-age sports story, a genre «The Sandlot» helped define more than three decades ago.
For fans of the original film, the reunion carries significant nostalgia weight. «The Sandlot» remains a touchstone of American childhood for many, and seeing its cast return to the baseball diamond — even as parents rather than players — offers a natural continuation of the story. Fishel, best known for her role on «Boy Meets World», adds her own comedic energy to the ensemble, marking a fresh pairing with the «Sandlot» crew.
The series arrives at a moment when nostalgia-driven content continues to dominate streaming platforms, but «Dugout Dads» aims to stand on its own as a contemporary look at the pressures and absurdities of youth sports culture. With Hambino Media behind it and Paul's involvement, the project has the backing to potentially move beyond YouTube into a wider distribution deal. The nine-episode first season is now available for viewers to stream.