Mr. Met, Jay Horwitz
Mr. Met, Jay Horwitz
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Mr. Met
How a Sports-Mad Kid from Jersey Became Like Family to Generations of Big Leaguers

Author: Jay Horwitz, Jacob deGrom

Narrator: Barry Abrams

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/19/2020


Synopsis

Anyone who knows Jay Horwitz knows he loves stories, and has a wealth of them to share. As the beloved, longtime PR director for the New York Mets, he has witnessed and quietly shaped some of the most memorable moments in team history, becoming a trusted friend and mentor to generations of players, from Darryl Strawberry to Jacob deGrom.

In this fascinating memoir, Horwitz tells the unlikely story of a childhood dream come true, offering an unparalleled insider's perspective on four dynamic and unpredictable decades of Mets baseball. Featuring reflections and anecdotes only Horwitz can tell, on subjects ranging from clubhouse hijinks, to the chaotic New York media scene, to navigating moments of greatness and defeat, Mr. Met is a remarkable behind-the-scenes ride that fans will not want to miss.

About Jay Horwitz

Jay Horwitz is Vice President of Alumni Relations and Club Historian for the New York Mets. He spent nearly four decades at the helm of the team's media relations. In 2019, he was the recipient of the annual William J. Slocum/Jack Lang Award for long and meritorious service, awarded by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Meg

If you are a Mets fan you already know about Jay and you already know most of the stories in the book. It was disappointing because I thought we were finally goin to get some inside scoop on the bar fight in Houston during the 86 season when Jay had to bail some Mets pitchers out of jail. Nope, not......more

Goodreads review by Lynn

Every Mets fan who has followed the team over the last 40 years knows who Jay Horwitz is and appreciates his importance to the team. He’s one of the few PR Directors of a professional sports team who fans actually recognize, want his autograph, and pose with for selfies. I was so looking forward to......more