The Closer
- 336pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
A middle grade adaptation of Mariano Rivera's adult memoir.
Mariano Rivera Libri
Mariano Rivera è considerato uno dei rilanciatori più dominanti nella storia del baseball, noto per la sua longevità e costanza senza pari nel ruolo di closer. Il suo caratteristico cut fastball, il controllo preciso e il demeanor calmo sul campo lo hanno distinto come una presenza formidabile. Oltre ai suoi successi sul campo, la profonda fede di Rivera e il suo impegno filantropico attraverso la sua fondazione hanno lasciato un impatto duraturo. È celebrato non solo per aver reso popolare il cut fastball, ma anche per la sua duratura influenza sul gioco e sulla comunità.
The Closer: Young Readers Edition
- 328pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
The legendary, record-breaking Hall of Fame pitcher tells his inspiring story Mariano Rivera never dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. He didn't grow up collecting baseball cards, playing Little League, or cheering on his home team at the World Series. He had never heard of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, or Mickey Mantle. One day, that all changed. From a childhood playing pickup games in Panama to an epic career with the New York Yankees, Mariano's rise to greatness has been anything but ordinary. He's the guy on the mound who doesn't hear the crowd, just the sound of the ump calling, Strike! The teammate you can rely on, even when the bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Whether you know him as Mo or as the Sandman, Mariano is The Closer, and this is his story. Full of tips for young athletes and tales from the Yankee clubhouse, The Closer: Young Readers Edition is an inspiring story of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication that have defined the life of a baseball legend.
Mariano Rivera, el mejor relevista de todos los tiempos, narra su increíble historia de superación, amor y béisbol. Desde sus humildes inicios como hijo de un pescador panameño hasta convertirse en una leyenda de los Yankees, Rivera comparte sus desafíos, triunfos y la importancia de la fe y la familia en su vida y carrera.