Keith Hernandez New York Mets Replica Jerseys

Autographed Keith Hernandez New York Mets White Pinstripe Majestic Jersey

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Keith Hernandez is a former first baseman who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1983), New York Mets (1983-1989), and Cleveland Indians (1990). He batted and threw left-handed, and through most of his career was listed as being 6 feet tall (1.83m) and 195 pounds (88.5kg). Hernandez went to the College of San Mateo. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 52nd round of the 1971 draft, as the 776th overall player. He made his major league debut on August 30, 1974. He quickly rose to the upper echelon in the League. In 1979, he led the league with a .344 batting average, 48 doubles, and 116 runs scored, and went on to share the National League's Most Valuable Player Award with Willie Stargell. In 1982, the Cardinals won the World Series, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in seven games. Hernandez was traded to the Mets on June 15, 1983. The Mets won the World Series in 1986 with 108-54 team record. The following season, Hernandez was named the first team captain in franchise history. Hernandez is the most prolific defensive first baseman in MLB history, winning 11 consecutive Gold Gloves at the position.