Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953) is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman who played the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets.

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Fullname: Keith Hernandez Born: 10/20/1953 in San Francisco, CA Draft: 1971, St. Louis Cardinals, Round: 42, Overall Pick: 776 High School: Capuchino, San Bruno, CA Debut: 8/30/1974 Follow:

Keith Hernandez was a Major League Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals (1974-1983), New York Mets (1983-1989), and Cleveland Indians (1990). Did you know Keith Hernandez was the first Mets Team Captain in franchise history?

Jan 4, 2012 · Keith Hernandez, one of the major leagues’ all-time best fielding first basemen, played a key role in the New York Mets’ late 1980s successes. Hernandez, who was originally a St. Louis Cardinal standout, found himself in a predicament when he was traded in midseason to the struggling 1983 Mets.

Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953, San Francisco, California, U.S.) is an American professional baseball player who earned 11 consecutive Gold Glove awards (1978–88) during his 17 seasons in Major League Baseball.

Jan 12, 2022 · Hernandez will become the fourth player and the sixth individual to have his number retired by the Mets, joining Tom Seaver (No. 41), Mike Piazza (No. 31), Jerry Koosman (No. 36), Gil Hodges (No. 14), and Casey Stengel (No. 37). In addition, No. 42 is retired across baseball for Jackie Robinson.

Jan 11, 2022 · Over more than a half-century as a baseball man of multiple stripes, Hernandez has enjoyed his share of memorable moments and successes. 1. World Series dramatics. By 1982, Hernandez was already an MVP and a well-established star in St. Louis, but he had never appeared in the postseason.

Jul 8, 2022 · Hernandez’s No. 17 will be enshrined Saturday afternoon on Citi Field’s left-field façade — just the fourth player in Mets history to earn that honor, following Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza and Jerry...

Jul 2, 2022 · Keith Hernandez was caught completely by surprise when the Mets announced that they would be retiring his number. The ceremony, set for next Saturday at Citi Field, is a long overdue...