The Sandlot Timeline ( Real )

film_release
April 7, 1993

Release of The Sandlot

The Sandlot, a coming-of-age sports comedy film directed by David Mickey Evans, was released in the United States.

film_production
1992

Filming of The Sandlot

Principal photography for The Sandlot took place, capturing the 1960s suburban setting and youth baseball themes.

The Sandlot Timeline ( Fictional )

introduction
Summer 1962

Scottie Moves to the Neighborhood

Scott Smalls moves into the neighborhood and attempts to make new friends.

introduction
Early Summer 1962

Scottie Meets the Sandlot Kids

Scottie meets Benny and the gang playing baseball at the sandlot for the first time.

development
Mid Summer 1962

Scottie Joins the Baseball Team

Scottie learns to play baseball and joins the sandlot group.

setting
Mid Summer 1962

The Treehouse and Beast Story

The kids tell scary stories about the 'Beast' guarding the baseballs near the treehouse and behind the fence.

incident
Mid Summer 1962

The Babe Ruth Baseball Incident

Scottie hits a baseball that accidentally lands in the yard of the fearsome dog known as 'the Beast'.

conflict
Late Summer 1962

Retrieving the Baseball From the Beast

Benny and the boys devise plans to retrieve the baseball from the dog’s yard.

resolution
Late Summer 1962

Benny's Brave Rescue

Benny bravely climbs the fence into the dog’s yard to retrieve the baseball.

climax
Late Summer 1962

Scottie Hits a Home Run

Scottie successfully hits a home run with the gang watching and cheering.

conclusion
End of Summer 1962

Summer Ends and Bonds are Made

The summer ends with friendship strengthened and baseball memories made at the sandlot.