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I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ
A Memoir
Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping and literary memoir.
Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. As a World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinal and New York Met, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning 11 consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League Co-MVP award, and a batting title during his illustrious career. But it was his unique blend of intelligence, humor, and talent - not to mention his unflappable leadership, playful antics, and competitive temperament - that transcended the sport and propelled him to a level of notoriety that few other athletes have achieved.
Now with a striking mix of candor and self-reflection, Hernandez takes us along on his journey to baseball immortality. There are the hellacious bus rides and south of the border escapades of his minor league years. His Major League benchings, unending plate adjustments, and one of the most exciting batting races in history against Pete Rose. Indeed, from the little league fields of Northern California to the dusty proving grounds of Triple-A ball to the grand stages of Bush Stadium and beyond, I'm Keith Hernandez reveals as much about "America's favorite pastime" as it does the man himself.
An honest and compelling assessment of the game's past, present, and future, what emerges is a memoir that showcases one of baseball's most unique and experienced minds at his very best.
Keith Hernandez is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets. A batting champion and five-time All-Star, Hernandez was corecipient of the 1979 NL MVP award and won two World Series titles, one each with the Cardinals and Mets. He earned more Gold Glove awardseleventhan any first baseman in baseball history. Since 2000, Hernandez has served as an analyst on Mets telecasts for the SNY, WPIX, and MSG networks and is a member of the FOX Sports MLB postseason studio team.
Now with a striking mix of candor and self-reflection, Hernandez takes us along on his journey to baseball immortality. There are the hellacious bus rides and south of the border escapades of his minor league years. His Major League benchings, unending plate adjustments, and one of the most exciting batting races in history against Pete Rose. Indeed, from the little league fields of Northern California to the dusty proving grounds of Triple-A ball to the grand stages of Bush Stadium and beyond, I'm Keith Hernandez reveals as much about "America's favorite pastime" as it does the man himself.
An honest and compelling assessment of the game's past, present, and future, what emerges is a memoir that showcases one of baseball's most unique and experienced minds at his very best.
Keith Hernandez is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets. A batting champion and five-time All-Star, Hernandez was corecipient of the 1979 NL MVP award and won two World Series titles, one each with the Cardinals and Mets. He earned more Gold Glove awardseleventhan any first baseman in baseball history. Since 2000, Hernandez has served as an analyst on Mets telecasts for the SNY, WPIX, and MSG networks and is a member of the FOX Sports MLB postseason studio team.
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Published 2018-05-15 by Little, Brown and Company |
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Published 2018-05-15 by Little, Brown and Company |