by David Cone
First published 2019
David Cone commanded the mound for seventeen seasons, capturing five World Series titles and five All-Star selections. This memoir opens his playbook on the mental and physical strategies that made him a master pitcher. Cone examines the mechanics behind his success, from studying opposing hitters to developing the composure needed under pressure. He shares untold stories from his time with the explosive late 1980s Mets and the dominant Yankees dynasty of the 1990s. The book reveals how Cone transformed from a young, inexperienced pitcher into someone who could outwit the best hitters in baseball. Andy Pettitte captured Cone's presence perfectly, noting how he carried himself like the man in control even in difficult situations. Cone details his passion for the game and the strategic thinking that went into every pitch. Through victories and defeats, he learned lessons that shaped both his career and character, offering readers insight into what it takes to succeed at baseball's highest level.
Genres: sports, non-fiction, biography-memoir, baseball
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, underdog
Setting: Mets, Yankees
Period: 1980s, 1990s
387 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing