Im Keith Hernandez, Keith Hernandez
Im Keith Hernandez, Keith Hernandez
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I'm Keith Hernandez
A Memoir

Author: Keith Hernandez

Narrator: Keith Hernandez

Unabridged: 9 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/15/2018

Synopsis

Legendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping literary memoir and New York Times bestseller.

Keith Hernandez revolutionized the role of first baseman. During his illustrious career with the World Series-winning St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, he was a perennial fan favorite, earning eleven consecutive Gold Gloves, a National League co-MVP Award, and a batting title. 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 renown that few other athletes have achieved, including his memorable appearances on the television show Seinfeld.

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 role in 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 Busch Stadium and beyond, I'm Keith Hernandez reveals as much about America's favorite pastime as it does about the man himself. What emerges is an honest and compelling assessment of the game's past, present, and future: a memoir that showcases one of baseball's most unique and experienced minds at his very best.

About Keith Hernandez

Keith Hernandez is a former MLB first baseman who played with the New York Mets from 1983 to 1989. He won two World Series, one with the Mets in 1986. A five-time All-Star, Hernandez shared the 1979 NL MVP award with Willie Stargell.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Roger on March 10, 2018

Had the privilege of reading an advance copy. Entertaining read. He gets candid about some of his leisure activities from his minor league career, but notably does not expound too much about his cocaine use. Focused mostly on his early Cardinals days then his time with the Mets, since the point of t......more

Goodreads review by Al on July 15, 2018

Brilliant marketing on this book by putting Keith in his Mets uniform on the cover. Because this book isn't at all about the Mets, it's about Keith Hernandez's journey in the Cardinals minor league system and follows him to the Spring of 1980 (following his 1979 NL co-MVP season). Let's face it, not......more

Goodreads review by Oliver on January 09, 2022

this book exceeded expectations. instead of the usual "first this, then this, and finally that" approach to athlete autobios, hernandez flashes from his childhood to his early years in the minors to his present-day work in the mets commentary booth. he explains why he's doing this - this is how it s......more

Goodreads review by Armand on February 13, 2019

Some great open and honest insights from this baseball great. I especially loved his honesty about insecurities, women, weed and beer. Great read!......more

Goodreads review by Meg on August 24, 2021

The best part of this book was listening to the audiobook read by the author. Just like listening to his stories while broadcasting on SNY.......more

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Praise for I'm Keith Hernandez

"Meeting Keith when I was 13 remains one of the greatest moments of my life. After reading this book which so accurately describes the grit, dedication, and perseverance it takes to become one of the Baseball's greats, my appreciation for Keith--as a player, as a colleague, and as a friend--has reached new heights. It hits home, as do his keen insights into the game's past, present, and future. If you love baseball, you MUST read this book."—Alex Rodriguez

"As a longtime baseball fan, I appreciated learning about the evolution of one of my favorite ball players--Keith Hernandez. Even when he is writing about his slumps, his book is a hit. I recommend it."—Gay Talese, author of High Notes and A Silent Season of a Hero

"'Don't think,' said Crash Davis to Nuke LaLoosh in Bull Durham. 'You can only hurt the ball club.' No one ever said that to Keith Hernandez, the thinking person's ballplayer. 'You're gonna have to learn your clichés,' Crash advised Nuke. 'They're your friends.' This, too, is a rule that, fortunately, Hernandez ignores in this romp through his life before, during and after baseball. Except there is no life after baseball."—George F. Will

"I have known Keith my entire adult life and this revealing and honest autobiography made me smile and weep. Everyone has their own 'bruises' and Keith lets us in on what it takes to survive the troughs and tough times to make himself into the MVP he was and fine man he is today. Incredible perseverance of the human spirit with the help of his family, Keith will always be the greatest ballplayer I ever played with. I'm proud to call him my friend."—Ron Darling

"Poignant and unexpectedly literary."—Sports Illustrated

"Even at 64, Hernandez has maintained the coolness quotient that made him a star in New York more than 30 years ago."—Newsday

"5 Books High Performers Should Read This Month" "In this candid memoir, the legendary first baseman reveals how his early years were strewn with insecurities. Hernandez opens up about how he gained the confidence to thrive in the major leagues."—Equinox's "Furthermore"

"If you pick up "I'm Keith Hernandez," you'll get a lot of incredible stories... Overall, the memoir captures what it's probably like to hang out with Keith."—MLB's "Cut 4"

"[I'M KEITH HERNANDEZ] reflects on his life, career and the state of baseball today."—WNYC's "The Brian Lehrer Show"

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