Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela is a retired Mexican professional baseball pitcher, best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1980s and early 1990s. He became an icon for his unique pitching style and exceptional talent, particularly during his rookie season in 1981, when he won both the Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award. Valenzuela's success helped popularize baseball in Mexico and sparked a cultural phenomenon known as "Fernandomania." His contributions to the sport and his influence on baseball in both the U.S. and Mexico make him a significant figure in baseball history.