The Closer
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
A middle grade adaptation of Mariano Rivera's adult memoir.
Mariano Rivera Livres
Mariano Rivera est considéré comme l'un des releveurs les plus dominants de l'histoire du baseball, reconnu pour sa longévité et sa constance inégalées dans le rôle de stoppeur. Sa balle rapide coupée distinctive, son contrôle précis et son calme sur le terrain l'ont distingué comme une présence redoutable. Au-delà de ses réalisations sur le terrain, la profonde foi de Rivera et son engagement philanthropique à travers sa fondation ont eu un impact durable. Il est célébré non seulement pour avoir popularisé le cut fastball, mais aussi pour son influence durable sur le jeu et la communauté.
The Closer: Young Readers Edition
- 328pages
- 12 heures de lecture
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.