Big Sexy
Author | : Bartolo Colón |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2020-05-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781683358008 |
ISBN-13 | : 1683358007 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The All-Star pitcher tells his incredible life story from picking coffee in the Dominican Republic to reaching MLB icon status in America. Legendary baseball pitcher Bartolo Colón—also known as Big Sexy—is one of the most beloved athletes to ever play the game. Honored with the Cy Young Award in 2005, Colón has won more games than any other Latin American–born pitcher. But more importantly, Big Sexy has captured the hearts of fans as well as the elite competitors he has played against. In Big Sexy: In His Own Words, he opens up as never before, telling the story of his life and his decades-long career. The result is a touching and deeply personal story of a truly unique baseball life.