Fernando Valenzuela Los Angeles Dodgers Memorabilia and Apparel

Fernando Valenzuela Brooklyn Dodgers Cooperstown Throwback Laser Jersey - Large

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Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea is a former left-handed pitcher who pitched for six different teams during his Major League Baseball career, most notably the Los Angeles Dodgers, with whom he pitched for eleven seasons, from 1980 to 1990. Thanks in part to his "Ruthian physique," and a devastating screwball that helped him win his first eight straight decisions in 1981, Valenzuela touched off an early 80s craze dubbed "Fernandomania". That year, Valenzuela became the only player in Major League history to win both the Rookie of The Year award and the Cy Young Award in the same season. The Los Angeles Dodgers bought out his Mexican League contract on July 6, 1979, for $120,000. Valenzuela was considered an exceptionally good hitter for a pitcher. His best year at the plate was 1990, when he hit .304 with five doubles and 11 RBI in 69 at-bats. His career batting average was .200, with 10 homers, 26 doubles, and 84 RBI in 936 at-bats. Valenzuela was even used on a number of occasions as a pinch-hitter, batting .368 (7-for-19) in such situations. He retired with a final record of 173-153 and a 3.54 ERA.