Big Sexy, Bartolo Colon
Big Sexy, Bartolo Colon
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Big Sexy
In His Own Words

Author: Bartolo Colón

Narrator: Bernardo de Paula

Unabridged: 2 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2020

Synopsis

From picking coffee in the Dominican Republic to reaching icon status as a Major League pitcher in America, here is the story of baseball’s most colorful player told in his own wordsBartolo Colón—also known as Big Sexy—is a baseball icon and one of the most beloved players to ever play the game. In a career spanning twenty-one years, Colón has won the Cy Young Award and won more games than any other Latin American–born pitcher. But more importantly, Big Sexy has captured the hearts of fans of the game as well as the stars he has played against. Colón plays the game the way it was meant to be. In Big Sexy: In His Own Words, Bartolo Colón opens up as never before. The result is a touching and deeply personal story of a truly unique baseball life.

About Bartolo Colón

Bartolo Colón is a Cy Young Award–winning and four-time All-Star baseball pitcher. He holds the record for the most career wins by a pitcher from Latin America and the Dominican Republic. He was the oldest active MLB player during the 2018 season.

About Bernardo de Paula

Bernardo de Paula has played in voice-over roles in cartoons, television, movies, video games, and more.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on June 21, 2020

I was curious about this book and was thrilled when I first picked it up noticing the layout, the font size, the approach. Bartolo has won more games than any DR pitcher ever...was liked by his peers...had several run-ins with the laws...steroids. He rose above this, hit that magical homer and was g......more

Goodreads review by Charles on October 21, 2023

Bartolo Colon pitched in the major leagues for 21 years and won more games than any other Latin American player. Which surprised me, my first guess would have been Juan Marichal. Like so many other Latin players, he had fairly humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic. He grew up working on his fa......more

Goodreads review by Zach on June 14, 2020

Over the past couple of seasons, Bartolo Colon has developed a bit of a cult following amongst baseball fans. While a solid MLB pitcher, his primary appeal has been his gregarious attitude, rotund figure, and ability to pitch well into his 40s. When I picked up this book, I was expected a biography......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on February 19, 2024

Bartolo Colon is an interesting guy with a baseball life story that reflects one that is consistent with his highly respected personal life, love for family and country. He pretty much operated above board during his career with a story that has no need for provocative asides or attacks on former te......more

Goodreads review by Jason on March 01, 2021

This was a very quick, fun, and easy read. Bartolo seems like a nice guy and told a good story. I liked the layout of the book. You can read it within a day or two. He really glossed over some big things in his life though. I can understand why he would not want to include it. "Big Sexy" is an enjoy......more

Quotes

“He held up his right arm and said, ‘Don’t worry, Dad. With this arm I’m going to make you rich and you won’t have to work anymore.’” Miguel Valerio Colón, father, praise for the author

“My mother did tell me he was a genius at math, though.” José Antonio Torres Reyes, general manager at the Bartolo Colón Baseball Academy, praise for the author

“Every moment with Bartolo Colón is a story. He’s an awesome guy.” Manny Ramirez, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox teammate, praise for the author

“He was one of those guys who, when he took the mound, he went all out.” Omar Vizquel, Cleveland Indians teammate, praise for the author

“He’s a great guy, a great human being, who does a lot of things for his country, and he never takes anything for granted.” Albert Pujols, friend and World Baseball Classic teammate for the Dominican Republic, praise for the author

“Every time he would start, before the game we’d play hide-and-seek. He’d come out of the locker room, and I’d be hiding. I’d have a tarp over me; I’d hide behind walls. I was in garbage cans, linen baskets. And he would always find me, and he would give off this belly laugh. Sometimes I’d jump out at him from inside a closet. It was like we were a couple of kids again.” Dan Warthen, New York Mets pitching coach, praise for the author

“He could have pitched for me forever.” Terry Collins, New York Mets manager, praise for the author

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