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Edgar
Edgar

Edgar

An Autobiography
By Edgar Martinez, By Larry Stone, Foreword by Ken Griffey Jr.

SPORTS & RECREATION

352 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Cloth, Mobipocket, PDF, EPUB

Cloth, $28.00 (CA $38.00) (US $28.00)

ISBN 9781629377292

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Jun 2019)

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Overview

An immersive, candid memoir from one of baseball's most beloved and dynamic hitters.
Patience, persistence, and the most unlikely of circumstances vaulted Edgar Martinez from a poor neighborhood in Dorado, Puerto Rico to the spotlight in Seattle, where he spent the entirety of his 18-year major league career with the Mariners. At last, his path is destined for one last stop: the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.Long before he cemented his status as one of the finest players of his generation, Martinez honed his batting skills by hitting rocks in his backyard and swinging for hours at individual raindrops during storms. Loyal and strong-willed from a young age, he made the difficult decision at only 11 to remain behind with his grandparents while his family relocated to New York, attending school and then working multiple jobs until a chance Mariners try-out at age 20 changed everything.In this illuminating, highly personal autobiography, Martinez shares these stories and more with candor, characteristic humility, and surprising wit. Highlights include the memorable 1995 and 2001 seasons, experiences playing with stars like Randy Johnson, Ken Griffey Jr., and Alex Rodriguez, and life after retirement as a family man, social advocate, and Mariners hitting coach. Martinez even offers practical insight into the mental side of baseball and his training regimen, detailing how he taught himself to see the ball better than so many before and after him.Interwoven with Martinez's own words throughout are those of his teammates, coaches, and contemporaries, contributing a distinctive oral history element to this saga of a remarkable career.

Author Biography

Edgar Martinez
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Raised in Dorado, Puerto Rico, Edgar Martinez spent his entire major league career with the Seattle Mariners, winning the American League batting title twice across 18 seasons. He currently serves as a hitting instructor for the Mariners organization and lives with his family in the Seattle area.Larry Stone is a sports columnist for the Seattle Times, where he has covered the Mariners for over two decades.Ken Griffey Jr. is a Hall of Famer, an MVP, a 10-time Gold Glove winner, and a 13-time All-Star.

Book Signings

Past Events

Aug
23
Larry Stone- "Edgar" ›
Redmond, WA
7:00pm
Jul
11
Larry Stone- "Edgar" ›
Lake Forest Park, WA
7:00pm
Jun
12
Edgar Martinez and Larry Stone- "Edgar" ›
Beelevue, WA
7:00pm
Jun
05
Edgar Martinez and Larry Stone- "Edgar" ›
Seattle, WA
6:00pm

Press Releases

EDGAR: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

By Edgar Martinez with Larry Stone

 

Edgar Martinez, one of the most dynamic sluggers in Major League Baseball history has partnered with veteran Seattle Times columnist Larry Stone to tell the remarkable story of his life in baseball in his new autobiography Edgar: An Autobiography (On-sale date: June 11, 2019).

 

“I’m really excited to tell my story,” said Martinez. “There were a lot of twists and turns along the way, and I got to play with great players like Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson and Ichiro, as well as managers like Lou Piniella. I think people will enjoy reading about my journey.”

 

Edgar: An Autobiography explores Martinez’s childhood in Puerto Rico, where at only 11 years old he elected to remain at home while his parents relocated to New York. Martinez stayed with his grandparents, working through school and demonstrating the persistence and work ethic that would propel him to the Hall of Fame.

 

At 20, fate came calling in the form of a tryout with Seattle, where the future Mariner would spend his entire 18-year career. In nearly two decades of stellar play, Martinez made seven all-star teams and earned the distinguished Roberto Clemente Award. His achievements on the field, when paired with his impact on the lives of his fans, cemented his place in the pantheon of Seattle sports icons.

 

Stone captures Martinez’s voice, showcasing the humor, humility and candor that made him a fan favorite. “Edgar has a fascinating backstory,” Stone said. “He’s as gracious as humble as he was in his playing days.”

 

Whether providing insights on the craft of batting or sharing behind the scenes anecdotes from the clubhouse, nothing is off limits in this illuminating and engaging autobiography.

 

More information on the book can be found at http://www.triumphbooks.com/Edgar.

 

About the Authors:

Raised in Dorado, Puerto Rico, Edgar Martinez spent his entire major league career with the Seattle Mariners, winning the American League batting title twice across 18 seasons. He currently serves as a hitting instructor for the Mariners organization and lives with his family in the Seattle area.

 

Larry Stone is a sports columnist for the Seattle Times, where he has covered the Mariners for more than two decades.

 

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