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15 Amazin' Keith Hernandez Quotes

If you're a Mets fan you understand the humor.

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15 Amazin' Keith Hernandez Quotes
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As a die hard Mets fan I have had the privilege of listening to a great broadcast team in Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez call the Mets games throughout each season. The trio is arguably the best booth in baseball and possibly the best in all of sports. Gary Cohen is the voice of the Mets; his "it's outta here" home run call is well known and easily my favorite call. Ron Darling, a former pitcher from the 1986 World Champion Mets is a great teacher. While calling games he's throwing out tips for pitchers, showing grips on the baseball, and ultimately coaching from the booth. The last member is Keith Hernandez, also a member of the 1986 World Championship team and arguably one of the best first basemen baseball has ever seen. Keith is a former MVP and one heck of a character. There's always some life in the booth, but Keith goes above and beyond with his humor and perspective of the game.

With that said I've put together my top Keith Hernandez quotes from his time in the booth:

1. “It’s all about the fundies.”

This is a quote that Keith uses time and time again. Mostly after someone commits an error or makes a boneheaded play.


2. “Gimme a whiskey.”

During the 18 inning Cardinals vs. Mets game last season, Keith was over it.



3. "This game will bring back our viewers."

In the dark days of 2011, the Mets beat the Phillies by a score of 7-4, the microphone wasn't supposed to pick up Keith's remark. Fortunately for us, it did.


4. "The pitcher didn't back up he was standing there playing tiddlywinks between third and home."

Obviously Keith can't stand when players don't do the fundies!!


5. "I understand that, but I don't care about the Nats-- this is the Mets.

(Interrupts Garytalking about Washington).


6. "I would turn in my season tickets."

(Keith on the Braves after the second walked in run).

7. "Werth's first two at bats against Harvey, gosh, I would have gotten on my horse and rode off into the mountains and found another profession."

One of the funniest things he's ever said by far.


8. "Cespedes has been a gift from the god. This is one fine player."

After the Mets traded for Cespedes we all know the damage he did!

9. "Boy this Phillies' bullpen is leaking oil."

Lets just say the Phillies pitching staff isn't the best.

10. "16 errors for Alvarez at first base-- if had 16 errors... oh my goodness."

Coming from the 11x Gold Glove Winner, Keith likes perfect defense.

11. "I often wonder-- It couldn't have been fun for those .210 hitters."

Keith never had a problem with hitting, he was a .296 career hitter.

12. Keith: "I know what I would have done." Gary: "What would you have done?" Keith: "I would've had a beer."

(Talking about playing in a blowout game).

13. "If I got a divorce every day, I'd be in the Hall of Fame."

Keith was hitting .158 and his divorce became effective the day before a game with Atlanta in which he hit two home runs, including a grand slam and drove in seven RBI; a career high.

14. "Can we send out for food? I'm starving."

Obviously a long game for Keith and in need of a hotdog!

15. "I had no idea that Ron was a first round pick. It must have been a down year."

Always poking fun at his co-workers.

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