{"product_id":"im-keith-hernandez-a-memoir","title":"I'm Keith Hernandez: A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eLegendary Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping sports memoir and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eI'm Keith Hernandez\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"Little, Brown Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47997105569981,"sku":"BS-TC0-395755","price":20.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316395755-HD.jpg?v=1786749458","url":"https:\/\/boundigo.com\/products\/im-keith-hernandez-a-memoir","provider":"Boundigo Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}