Keith Hernandez played the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets. Hernandez was a five-time All-Star who shared the 1979 NL MVP award and won two World Series titles, one each with the Cardinals and Mets. Since 1998, he has been a color commentator on the Mets television broadcasts.
A contact hitter with a .296 career average and a walk rate of 12.5%. For his defensive work, he received 11 consecutive Gold Glove awards, the most by any first baseman in baseball history. Hernandez is widely considered the best defensive first baseman of all time.
Career highlights:
5× All-Star (1979, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1987)
2× World Series champion (1982, 1986)
NL MVP (1979)
11× Gold Glove Award (1978–1988)
2× Silver Slugger Award (1980, 1984)
NL batting champion (1979)
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
New York Mets No. 17 retired
New York Mets Hall of Fame
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