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Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [feɾˈnando βalenˈswela]; born November 1, 1960) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. Valenzuela played 17 Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons, from 1980 to 1991 and 1993 to 1997 .
Nov 1, 2010 · Fernando Valenzuela. Position: Pitcher. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg) Born: November 1, 1960 in Navojoa, Mexico. High School: Debut: (Age 19-319d, 14,397th in major league history) 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER. Last Game: (Age 36-255d)
- November 1, 1960
Fernando Valenzuela (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Mexico) is a Mexican professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons in the major leagues of the United States. Valenzuela was discovered in 1977 by Los Angeles scout Corito Varona while playing in the Mexican League.
Fernando Valenzuela is a former pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles. He won the NL Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and World Series MVP awards in 1981, and his number 34 was retired by the Dodgers in 2023.
Aug 10, 2023 · Fernando Valenzuela became a star pitcher with the Dodgers in 1981, igniting Fernandomania and giving Mexican Americans a hero still revered today. April 7, 2021
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Sep 8, 2021 · Learn how the 20-year-old Mexican pitcher sparked Fernandomania and led the Dodgers to a World Series title with his screwball and unique delivery. Discover how he overcame his humble beginnings and became a hero for Mexican Americans and baseball fans.
Aug 12, 2023 · The Dodgers retired Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 jersey on Friday night before hosting the Colorado Rockies. His number was cut into the center-field grass and stenciled in white on the back of the mound.
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