Henry “call me Hank” Thompson once thrived on the California baseball fields. Now, he finds himself amidst the bustling chaos of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, tending to a bar and dealing with a troublesome cat named Bud.

Hank’s life takes a dramatic turn when his neighbor, Russ, suddenly leaves town, entrusting him with Bud. But soon, two Russians in tracksuits violently confront Hank, making it clear that someone is after something he unknowingly possesses.

In a whirlwind of events, within just twenty-four hours, Hank is racing over rooftops, wielding his trusty aluminum bat for protection, dodging the NYPD, and sharing a subway ride with a deceased companion. All of this chaos revolves around a group of peculiar goons and the enigmatic Bud.

Once, in another life, Hank only dreamt of stealing third base without getting caught. Now, he’s entwined in a dangerous game that demands much more than he ever anticipated.