Keith Hernandez Autographs
Keith Hernandez is an American retired baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB) playing as a first baseman. He was born on October 20, 1953, in San Francisco, California. Hernandez started his baseball career while still studying at Capuchino High School in San Bruno. He later attended the College of San Mateo before playing minor league baseball for the Modesto Reds, Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs, and the Tulsa Oilers.
In 1974, Keith Hernandez made his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for 10 seasons. He became one of the best first basemen in the league, winning six consecutive Gold Glove Awards as the National League's best-fielding first baseman from 1978 to 1983. He also won two World Series with the Cardinals in 1982 and New York Mets in 1986. Hernandez appeared in five All-Star games and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1979. He ended his career with a .296 batting average, 218 home runs, and 1,071 runs batted in.
Keith Hernandez's playing style was known for his excellent defensive skills and precision at first base. He won many accolades throughout his career, including the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award for his charitable work in 1982. After his retirement, he worked as a color analyst for the Mets and then later for Fox Sports before retiring in 2021. Hernandez also published his autobiography titled "I'm Keith Hernandez" in 2018. His remarkable career and contribution to the sport have earned him a place in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and the New York Mets Hall of Fame.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Keith Hernandez (Keith Hernandez Gary Carter Rusty Staub Signed Baseball MLB Original) was sold in February 2026 for $5,000.00 while the cheapest item (KEITH HERNANDEZ - signed 8x10 photo - METS / CARDINALS) found a new owner for $0.01 in September 2010. The month with the most items sold (72) was December 2025 with an average selling price of $59.50 for an autographed item of Keith Hernandez. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2017 with $134.97 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $4.99 was January 2010. In average, an autographed item from Keith Hernandez is worth $29.95.
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Latest News about Keith Hernandez
Willie Mays dies at 93: Barry Bonds, Keith Hernandez and baseball community reac (06/19/2024): Bonds, Mays' godson, was one of the first to offer his condolences 
Mets legend Keith Hernandez reveals whether he'd allow Shohei Ohtani to wear his (06/30/2023): If Ohtani hits free agency and signs with the Mets, he many need a new number Hernandez 'overwhelmed' as Mets retire his jersey (07/10/2022): A rock-steady leader for the New York Mets' last championship team, former first baseman Keith Hernandez received a rare honor Saturday when the club retired his No. 17 jersey before a game against the Miami Marlins. Mets officially retire No. 17 for longtime first baseman Keith Hernandez (07/09/2022): Hernandez, the NL co-MVP in 1979, was the first captain in Mets history Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs get the SNY booth asse (04/05/2022): Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs are ready for the 2022 New York Mets season, so Keith gets the SNY booth assembled, Anchorman-style, just in time for Opening Day.
Older News Stories about Keith Hernandez
What an iconic 1986 Mets moment tells us about modern analytics (03/2022): A meeting on the mound between Keith Hernandez and Jesse Orosco helped Mets reach 1986 World Series. Mets and SNY to present connecting Gary, Keith, and Ron bobbleheads at Citi Fiel (01/2022): The New York Mets and SNY will present a first-of-its-kind, three-piece, connecting bobblehead collector's series featuring SNY announcers Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling this season. Jacob deGrom shuts down Cardinals in Mets' 5-0 victory (05/2015): He’s hitting .409 off lefties this season, after hitting .180 off them a year ago. Collins gave some credit to Mets legend Keith Hernandez, who gave Duda a few pointers on hitting lefties during spring training. But Hernandez wasn’t willing to take it ... Mets analyst Keith Hernandez reveals what he makes for Seinfeld royalties (04/2015): Hernandez took some time to talk the Mets, Matt Harvey and Seinfeld with NJ Advance Media. Keith Hernandez remembers 'Seinfeld' appearance: 'Holy [bleep], I can't do this! (07/2014): The Mets' great did an interview recently speaking about his "Seinfeld" guest-starring role. Keith Hernandez mocked Alex Torres for wearing the padded cap (06/2014): Boy, Keith, you sure showed us who's tough. Fired Mets' Hitting Coach Takes Some Shots Keith Hernandez (05/2014): More fun from the Mets. Keith Hernandez rips Mets' Matt Harvey after Twitter incident (04/2014): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Boomer & Carton: Keith Hernandez Is Not A Fan Of Doing Sit-Ups (03/2014): Hernandez will be back in the booth alongside Ron Darling and Gary Cohen this season, so he offered up his take on a Mets team that Sandy Alderson predicted will win 90 games. Paying tribute to Keith Hernandez and other great sports mustaches (11/2013): In honor of Movember, we’ve collected the best mustaches in sports history . And what’s a conversation about great sports mustaches without the great Keith Hernandez? Jerry Seinfeld and Keith Hernandez are friends again (09/2013): Sep 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Comedian and New York Mets fan Jerry Seinfeld appears on the Mets pre game show on SNY before a game between the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Keith Hernandez Joins Scott and Jeremy (08/2013): Keith Hernandez, Fantasy Football expert for kffl.com, joined the Scott Garceau Show with Jeremy Conn to talk all things fantasy. Keith Hernandez Calls Broken Bat ‘A Dead Soldier’ On Memorial Day (05/2013): SportsNet New York says Hernandez made an "honest mistake" when he used the term "dead soldier" to describe a broken bat on Memorial Day. B&C Morning Show: Keith Hernandez Has The Mets Covered; His Upper Lip Is Another (04/2013): Keith Hernandez called in to chat with Boomer & Craig early this morning before he made his way to Citi Field for the Mets' Opening Day matchup with the San Diego Padres. Keith Hernandez Has Shaved Off His Legendary Mustache (09/2012): Hate to say it, but Keith looks great. A bevvy of Manhattan cougars have likely begun panting in an uncomfortable manner. B&C Morning Show: Keith Hernandez is Fired-Up for the Subway Series (05/2011): Keith Hernandez is an employee of SNY, handling some of the in-game analyst work along side Rod Darling and Gary Cohen. And he is so fired-up about the Subway Series he just had to call in and talk about it. B&C Morning Show: Ron Darling And Keith Hernandez Preview 2011 Mets (04/2011): There are plenty of questions regarding the Mets going into this season. Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez joined Boomer & Craig this morning to try and answer at least a few of them.
