1981 NL Rookie of the Year

1981 NL Cy Young Award Winner

1981 World Series Champion

Started 8–0 with 5 shutouts in 1981

6-Time MLB All-Star (1981–1986)

1986 Gold Glove Winner

1990 No-Hitter vs. Cardinals

Career Record: 173–153, 3.54 ERA, 2,074 Strikeouts

In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela took the baseball world by storm. The left-handed pitcher from Sonora, Mexico, became an instant sensation with his dazzling performances and infectious charisma, launching a cultural movement known as "Fernandomania."

Wearing number 34 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Fernando captured the hearts of millions and forever changed the landscape of baseball and Los Angeles sports culture.

Nicknamed “El Toro,” Valenzuela was known for his skyward glance at the peak of his windup and for throwing a rarely-used pitch called a screwball. In 11 seasons with the Dodgers, he was an All-Star selection six times.

Fernando Valenzuela’s impact transcends the game. As a proud symbol for the Latino community and a bridge between Mexico and the United States, Fernando helped baseball grow into a global sport.

In 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired his number 34, ensuring that his legacy remains a part of Dodger Stadium — and baseball history — forever.