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Un-Covering the Past.(the career of first baseman Keith Hernandez)(Brief Article)
KEITH HERNANDEZ
Former Batting Champion. Graced Baseball Digest Cover 17 Years Ago
In 1984, the New York Mets challenged the Chicago Cubs for the National League East division title and were led by rookie Dwight Gooden, former Rookie of the Year Darryl Strawberry and veteran first baseman Keith Hernandez.
Hernandez was featured on the cover of the November 1984 issue of Baseball Digest in a story titled "There's A Talent Boom At First Base in The Majors."
Defensively, Hernandez redefined the first base spot with his positioning and flawless glove work. His game revolved around preparation and he would mentally take notes on how to play hitters in the league and position himself accordingly.
He finished his career with 11 Gold Glove Awards--more than any other first baseman in major league history--and a .994 fielding percentage in 2,014 games at first. As a hitter he wasn't powerful, but he was productive and consistent. Hernandez hit .300 six times including a career high .344 in 1979 when he captured the National League batting title and was the league's co-MVP Award winner with Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell.
Hernandez played 17 years in the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1983), New York Mets (1983-1989) and Cleveland ...
- The Morton's of Chicago Steakhouse in Stamford Honors Baseball Legend Keith...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 24, 1999 700+ words
...Baseball great Keith Hernandez will team up with...are fortunate that Keith Hernandez, a genuine sports...March of Dimes." Keith Hernandez won 11 consecutive...batting and shared the National League Most Valuable Player...
- CONTROVERSIAL MET KEITH HERNANDEZ HASN'T CHANGED . . . HE'S STILL AT CENTER...
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Dan Shaughnessy, Globe Staff March 12, 1989 700+ words
...in the middle of everything as long as we can remember. Keith Hernandez is in the middle of the potent Mets lineup, batting third...Hernandez's best days are behind him (he was co-MVP of the National League in 1979 when he hit .344 with 105 RBIs), and there...
- Strawberry blames Hernandez and Carter for '87 Mets pennant loss; slugger...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 9, 1988 700+ words
...Mets' collapse on Gary Carter and Keith Hernandez, now the team's co-captains...Mets finished in second place in the National League Eastern Division in 1987, three games...Diego Padres, to Ted Williams. The National League Rookie of the Year in 1983, he hit...
- Score a double with the Mets at Shea on Tuesday and with Keith Hernandez at...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 11, 1988 700+ words
...THE METS AT SHEA ON TUESDAY AND WITH KEITH HERNANDEZ AT LOEWS SUMMIT ON WEDNESDAY WHAT...Wednesday at Loews Summit when superstar Keith Hernandez kicks off "Baseball Fever" -- a...team to victory on Tuesday and meet Keith Hernandez on Wednesday -- right around the...
- Keith Hernandez
- Picture from: Archive Photos September 1, 1994 700+ words
...success. Hernandez, Keith. outdoor First baseman Keith Hernandez won numerous awards for his sure-handed fielding during...authors. sports & physical fitness. people Keith Hernandez Copyright (c) Archive Photos.
- Over $42,000 is Raised for Fairfield March of Dimes as Keith Hernandez and...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 5, 1999 700+ words
...s of Chicago steakhouse in Stamford, baseball legend Keith Hernandez and over 300 generous guests teamed up to raise more than...unscheduled bid came from a young lady who offered to buy Keith Hernandez' tie, which he good-naturedly doffed in exchange for...
- Keith Hernandez to head to Club Med-Playa Blanca after the Super Bowl.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 23, 1987 700+ words
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Keith Hernandez, baseball's superstar, has headed west to cheer on the New York Giants in their quest for the Superbowl Championship. But...
- Keith Hernandez, Hero of '86 Mets, Navigates His Life After...
- Newspaper article from: The New York Observer (New York, NY) July 19, 1999 700+ words
Byline: William Berlind Keith Hernandez is alive and well and living on the East Side, but he hasn't found anything that gets him going as much as playing baseball...
