Roberto Alomar's career and controversial life are explored in a new biography, revealing his defensive wizardry and enigmatic personality. Despite his success, he remains one of baseball's most contentious and enigmatic figures. The book covers his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck, personal life allegations, and global influence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer

Roberto Alomar, a baseball Hall of Famer, was not just a five-tool player; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball's history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar's impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar's personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball's all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar's legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar's former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538158029