What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPitcher Perfect
Tessa Bailey · Book
If you loved Pitcher Perfect, start with Pitch Perfect (Jason Moore, 2012) — a film on the same thread. Below: 3 films, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Pitcher Perfect across media.
What hooked you in Pitcher Perfect was the delightful tension found when performative relationships collide with the high-stakes world of competitive sports.
Films on the same thread
Pitch Perfect
Jason Moore · Film · 2012
Explores: Underdog Story, Female Empowerment, Finding Your Voice.
If Pitcher Perfect kept you cheering for the underdog, you will adore this musical comedy. It captures that same spirit of teamwork and finding your voice under pressure.
Fever Pitch
Peter Farrelly · Film · 2005
Shares 2 threads with Pitcher Perfect: Romantic Comedy, Sports Romance.
Pitcher Perfect features the clash of romance and athletics, a dynamic this film mirrors perfectly as a couple navigates the complications of a relationship during baseball season.
Picture Perfect
Glenn Gordon Caron · Film · 1997
Shares a thread with Pitcher Perfect: Romantic Comedy.
The fake dating trope in Pitcher Perfect is expertly echoed here, as a professional deception spirals into real emotional stakes when a woman pretends to be engaged.
Series on the same thread
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Shares 2 threads with Pitcher Perfect: Fake Dating, Sports Romance.
Fans of the hockey player romance in Pitcher Perfect will recognize the familiar spark of fake dating turning into genuine connection within a competitive college sports setting.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Pitcher Perfect: Sports Romance.
If the intensity of Pitcher Perfect drew you in, this story of hockey stars bound by rivalry and a secret, evolving connection provides that same magnetic romantic tension.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
For those who enjoyed the sports world backdrop of Pitcher Perfect, this podcast offers a hilarious, unvarnished look at the scandalous side of athletic life and legal absurdity.
The Pat McAfee Show
Pat McAfee, ESPN · Podcast · 2026
Explores: locker room banter, professional football analysis, pop culture commentary.
If you loved the locker room atmosphere and sports culture present in Pitcher Perfect, this daily show delivers that same insider perspective and lively commentary on athletics.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Pitcher Perfect a standalone story?
Pitcher Perfect is the fourth book in the Big Shots series by Tessa Bailey. While it functions as a distinct story about a hockey player and a softball pitcher, it is part of a larger series collection.
What order should I read the Big Shots series in?
Pitcher Perfect is the fourth installment in the Big Shots series. To follow the narrative progression intended by the author, you should read the preceding three books in the series before starting this title.
What is the premise of Pitcher Perfect?
In Pitcher Perfect, the plot revolves around a professional hockey player who enters into an arrangement to pose as the boyfriend of a softball pitcher. The story explores the dynamic between these two athletes as they navigate their fake relationship.
How does Pitcher Perfect fit into the Big Shots series?
Pitcher Perfect serves as the fourth entry in the Big Shots series written by Tessa Bailey. It maintains the series theme by focusing on the romantic life of an athlete, specifically a hockey player involved with a softball pitcher.