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Mariano Rivera: The Unhittable Closer

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A Baseball Superstar Hardcover Book Review

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Mariano Rivera is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He was a dominant closer for the New York Yankees for 19 seasons, and he helped the team win five World Series championships. Rivera was known for his incredible cutter, which was one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball history.

Mariano Rivera (Baseball Superstars (Hardcover))

by Judith Levin

5 out of 5

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In his new book, *Mariano Rivera: Baseball Superstars Hardcover*, Rivera tells the story of his life and career. He talks about his childhood in Panama, his early days in the minor leagues, and his rise to stardom with the Yankees. Rivera also shares his thoughts on the game of baseball and on what it takes to be a successful player.

Early Life and Career

Mariano Rivera was born in Panama City, Panama, on November 29, 1969. He grew up in a poor family, and he often played baseball in the streets with his friends. Rivera was a natural athlete, and he quickly developed a reputation as a talented pitcher.

In 1990, Rivera was signed by the New York Yankees as an international free agent. He spent two seasons in the minor leagues before making his major league debut in 1995. Rivera quickly became one of the Yankees' most effective relievers, and he was named the team's closer in 1997.

The Unhittable Closer

Rivera was one of the most dominant closers in baseball history. He had a career ERA of 2.21 and he struck out more than 1,000 batters in his career. Rivera's cutter was his signature pitch, and it was one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball history.

Rivera's cutter was a high-90s fastball that he threw with a sharp, late break. The pitch was extremely difficult to hit, and it helped Rivera to become one of the most successful closers in baseball history.

World Series Championships

Rivera helped the Yankees win five World Series championships during his career. He was a key member of the Yankees' dynasty in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and he was one of the most dominant closers in baseball history.

In the 2003 World Series, Rivera pitched 4.2 scoreless innings in Game 7 and he earned the save in the Yankees' victory over the Florida Marlins. Rivera also pitched a scoreless inning in Game 4 of the 2009 World Series, and he earned the save in the Yankees' victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Legacy

Rivera was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, and his number was retired by the Yankees in 2013. He is one of the most respected and beloved players in baseball history, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of baseball fans.

*Mariano Rivera: Baseball Superstars Hardcover* is a fascinating and inspiring book about one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Rivera tells the story of his life and career with honesty and humility, and he shares his insights on the game of baseball and on what it takes to be a successful player. This book is a must-read for any fan of baseball.

Mariano Rivera (Baseball Superstars (Hardcover))

by Judith Levin

5 out of 5