Mariano Rivera es considerado uno de los relevistas más dominantes en la historia del béisbol, conocido por su longevidad y consistencia sin igual en el rol de cerrador. Su característico cut fastball, su control preciso y su calma en el campo lo distinguieron como una presencia formidable. Más allá de sus logros en el campo, la profunda fe de Rivera y su compromiso con la filantropía a través de su fundación han dejado un impacto duradero. Es celebrado no solo por popularizar el cut fastball, sino también por su influencia perdurable en el juego y la comunidad.
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.
A middle grade adaptation of Mariano Rivera's adult memoir.
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.