{"product_id":"im-keith-hernandez-keith-hernandez-9780316552431","title":"I'm Keith Hernandez: A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eLegendary first baseman Keith Hernandez tells all in this gripping literary memoir and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller.\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 \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/i\u003e. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Keith Hernandez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0316552437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316552431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Brown and Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.20w x 1.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Keith Hernandez","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43913715122431,"sku":"9780316552431","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_ecc842ec-001c-4285-80f3-4a0d5cb21d79.jpg?v=1680621835","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/im-keith-hernandez-keith-hernandez-9780316552431","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}