The Sandlot cast now: Where the iconic baseball kids are 32 years later
The Sandlot gave Mike Vitar a star turn, Patrick Renna a breakout role, and Tom Guiry a film debut. During the cast reunion to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary in April 2018, Marty York, who played Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan, told TODAY of the recognition he got from the movie:
It has been wild! I am happy it gets me in places for free. I cannot walk through a Las Vegas casino without someone shouting my name.
Source: Getty Images
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- The Sandlot cast: Where are they today?
- Tom Guiry as Scott "Scotty" Smalls
- Mike Vitar as Benjamin Franklin "Benny" Rodriguez
- Patrick Renna as Hamilton "Ham" Porter
- Chauncey Leopardi as Michael "Squints" Palledorous
- Marty York as Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan
- Brandon Quintin Adams as Kenny "The Heater" DeNunez
- Grant Gelt as Bertram Grover Weeks
- Victor DiMattia as Timmy Timmons
- Shane Obedzinski as Tommy "Repeat" Timmons
- Wrapping up
Key takeaways
- Tom Guiry has had several run-ins with the law, including a 2024 third-degree assault charge.
- Mike Vitar has been a Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter since 2002.
- Patrick Renna and his wife, who are Scientologists, founded the Church of Scientology Mission of Los Feliz in California.
- Brandon, who portrayed the easygoing African-American pitcher in The Sandlot, ventured into voice acting post-film.
The Sandlot cast: Where are they today?
The coming-of-age sports comedy film narrates the story of a group of baseball players during the summer of 1962.
Released in 1993, it grossed $34 million worldwide and has become a cult film. We take a trip down memory lane to remember who the stars were and explore what they have been up to over the years.
Tom Guiry as Scott "Scotty" Smalls
Source: Getty Images
- Full name: Thomas John Guiry
- Date of birth: 12 October 1981
- Age: 43 years old (As of 10 September 2025)
- Birthplace: Toms River, New Jersey, USA
Thomas portrayed the "new kid in town" in the film. Some of his other acting credits include Mystic River (2003), Yonkers Joe (2008), The Revenant (2015), and The Unforgivable (2021).
Guiry has been married to Janelle Bloodsworth since 2009. He told People about balancing fatherhood and his career:
I have three children. I work overnight at a Whole Foods, but if I am lucky enough to act, I do.
In August 2013, Thomas was arrested at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport for physically assaulting a police officer. He was arrested again on 3 June 2024 for throwing a 16 kg dumbbell onto a neighbour's car. Guiry was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
Mike Vitar as Benjamin Franklin "Benny" Rodriguez
Source: Instagram
- Full name: Michael Anthony Vitar
- Date of birth: 21 December 1978
- Age: 46 years old (As of 10 September 2025)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Michael played the film's super slugger, "The Jet". After The Sandlot, he starred in NYPD Blue and two Mighty Ducks sequels.
Vitar's role in Chicago Hope inspired him to pursue a career as a firefighter. He retired from acting in 1997. Mike Vitar currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Kym Allen, and their three kids.
Patrick Renna as Hamilton "Ham" Porter
Source: UGC
- Full name: Patrick Maxwell Renna
- Date of birth: 3 March 1979
- Age: 46 years old (2025)
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Social media: Instagram
Patrick was the short-tempered catcher in The Sandlot. In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor shared how he rekindled his friendship with most of his co-stars after losing contact with some for years. He said:
We are all such great friends again! This reminds me of what it was like filming the movie.
Renna still has an active acting career. He has appeared in films, including Ricky 6 (2000), Bones (2014), GLOW (2018) and Monster Summer (2024). Patrick is married to Jasmin, with whom he is expecting their third child.
Chauncey Leopardi as Michael "Squints" Palledorous
Source: Getty Images
- Birthplace: 14 June 1981
- Age: 44 years old (2025)
- Birthplace: USA
- Social media: Instagram
After his portrayal of a snarky centerfielder in The Sandlot, Chauncey continued acting in films such as 7th Heaven (1998), Coldwater (2013) and What Would You Do? (2018). He was the only OG cast member to star in the film's threequel, The Sandlot: Heading Home.
In 2019, Leopardi appeared in a music video for Logic's Homicide song featuring Eminem. He has been married twice: Stefani (2000-2013) and Jeniffer (2022-present). Chauncey has three kids.
Marty York as Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 23 August 1980
- Age: 45 years old (2025)
- Birthplace: Auburn, California, USA
- Social media: Instagram
Although Marty occasionally juggles acting gigs (Wings, Boy Meets World and SMILF), he focuses primarily on his career as a fitness coach. Speaking with theCHIVE in September 2023, the smart-mouthed third baseman recalled some memories on The Sandlot set, stating:
Everybody was new at baseball except Mike, who was good at it.
Brandon Quintin Adams as Kenny "The Heater" DeNunez
Source: Getty Images
- Date of birth: 22 August 1979
- Age: 46 years old (2025)
- Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas, USA
- Social media: Instagram
Before The Sandlot, Brandon had appeared in several other films, including Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1988), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991) and Mighty Ducks (1992).
After the movie, he starred in shows such as Sister, Sister (1995), The Burning Zone (1996) and Moesha (1998-2001). Adams voiced Rai in the Kingdom Hearts II video game.
Grant Gelt as Bertram Grover Weeks
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 1 February 1980
- Age: 45 years old (2025)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
After portraying the rebellious second baseman in The Sandlot, Grant made several other on-screen appearances in shows such as Boy Meets World and Saved by the Bell: The New Class.
His last acting credit was in the 1999 film The '60s. Gelt has been married to Melissa Perez since 2014. The duo reportedly resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Victor DiMattia as Timmy Timmons
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 20 December 1980
- Age: 44 years old (As of September 2025)
- Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Victor joined The Sandlot as the hapless first baseman. He told PhillyVoice of his experience on the show:
We would goof around on set most of the time and play Super Nintendo later. It was one of the best summers of my life.
After the show, DiMattia bagged minor roles in Designing Women and Punky Brewster. In 2018, he made his acting comeback after a lengthy hiatus in Get Married or Die. From 2017 to 2019, Victor hosted the Vic in a Box podcast. He was married to Whitney DiMattia from 2016 to 2023.
Shane Obedzinski as Tommy "Repeat" Timmons
Source: UGC
- Date of birth: 26 July 1982
- Age: 43 years old (2025)
- Birthplace: USA
Before The Sandlot, Shane had starred in My Girl (1991) and Matinee (1993). He stepped away from the acting scene after the film. As of 2018, Obedzinski owned and operated a restaurant in Tampa, Florida.
Wrapping up
The Sandlot cast members maintain friendships and occasionally reunite during the film's anniversaries. While the film cemented some of the stars' decades-long acting careers, others pursued ventures outside Hollywood.
READ MORE: Where is the original Footloose cast now? See the 1984 stars today
Briefly.co.za wrote an article about another iconic production, Footloose. The 1984 classic captivated audiences through catchy music, delightful dancing, and a fresh storyline.
Kevin Bacon played Ren McCormack, with Footloose being considered his breakout role. The film also raised John Lithgow, who was already gaining fame, to superstardom overnight.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
Source: Briefly News
