Franklin Beaumont, an elderly man with a balding pate and prominent mustache, owns the Emeralds, a financially struggling minor league baseball team in the United States. Despite the team's persistent poor performance and deserted stadium pushing it toward bankruptcy and dissolution, Beaumont maintains unwavering faith. He remains deeply invested in preserving the organization he built. His granddaughter, Alice Beaumont, shares his passion for baseball as part of his family. Beaumont's dedication is ultimately validated when the Emeralds, sparked by pitcher Tatsuya Uesugi, win the championship final. This victory secures the Emeralds' future, prevents dissolution, resolves Beaumont's central conflict, and ensures the survival of his legacy.