Mariano Rivera: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star Pitchers (Baseball Biography Books)

Mariano Rivera: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star Pitchers (Baseball Biography Books)

Learn the Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star Pitchers, Mariano Rivera! Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Mariano Rivera: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's Star Pitchers , you will learn the story of Mariano Rivera. Mariano Rivera, nicknamed "Sandman", is widely regarded as one of the greatest closers in the history of the sport. Renowned for his unparalleled ability to close out games, the Sandman's career was studded with numerous accolades. He holds the MLB record for most career saves, boasting an impressive 652 saves over 19 seasons. To name a few of his achievements, Rivera was a 13-time All-Star, a five-time World Series champion, and the recipient of the prestigious American League (AL) Rolaids Relief Man Award five times. His consistency and dominance earned him the MLB Delivery Man of the Year Award multiple times as well. After the 2013 season, Rivera retired from the MLB, marking the end of an era. Six years after his retirement, he was voted unanimously and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Pick up this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind baseball star, Mariano Rivera! This is the perfect baseball chapter book for sports fans of all ages. This baseball book explores what makes Mariano Rivera great, and what we can learn from his hard work. Here is a preview of what is inside this Mariano Rivera book: Chapter 1: Early Childhood - Chapter 2: Early Baseball in Panama - Chapter 3: Minor League Career - Chapter 4: Major League Career - Early Struggles, The Yankees Dynasty, September 11th and the Magical 2001 Run, and The Rest of The Sandman’s Career - Chapter 5: Personal Life - Chapter 6: Legacy An excerpt from this Mariano Rivera biography: “He belongs in a higher league. Ban him from baseball. He should be illegal.” - Two-time World Series-winning Twins manager Tom Kelly on how dominant a pitcher Mariano Rivera is. The acronym “G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of All Time) has become an everyday word in our vocabulary. We watch a great game, and many times we are tempted to call it “the greatest game we ever saw.” We watch a thrilling World Series, and we want to recognize it as “the greatest World Series of all time.” Already in our lifetime, we have heard a dozen teams or athletes called “the greatest,” but whether they deserve that moniker or not is often highly debatable. Frankly, GOAT is a special term that should only be used sparingly. Unfortunately, it is not, and when we overuse it, we corrupt and erode the word’s actual meaning and value. The true GOATs are the ones who are beyond debate. A GOAT stands out above the rest, to the point where you cannot even make an argument that someone else is in their same league. They are so far separated from the competition by their superiority and accomplishments that the bigger debate is really about who is second-best. GOATS are in a league by themselves. And when you want to identify the GOAT of MLB closing pitchers, there is only one person that fits the bill. Mariano Rivera is that person. He is, quite simply, the greatest closer of all time. Period. And it’s not even close, folks. Did you enjoy this excerpt? If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this baseball biography book on Mariano Rivera today! This is just one of many baseball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys. Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Aaron Judge or Clayton Kershaw after you finish this one.