Fernando Valenzuela is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1997. He is rapidly rising on Google Trends US-TN due to his recent induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Valenzuela was born in Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico, on November 1, 1960. He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an international free agent in 1979 and made his MLB debut in 1980. He quickly became one of the most popular players in baseball, earning the nickname “El Toro” (The Bull) for his aggressive pitching style.
In 1981, Valenzuela had a breakout season, winning the Rookie of the Year Award and leading the Dodgers to the World Series championship. He finished the season with a 13-7 record, a 2.48 ERA, and 180 strikeouts. He also became the first pitcher in MLB history to throw a no-hitter in his first start of the season.
Valenzuela continued to be a dominant pitcher throughout the 1980s, winning 16 games or more in each season from 1981 to 1986. He was an All-Star six times and finished in the top 10 in Cy Young Award voting four times.
In 1990, Valenzuela was traded to the California Angels. He pitched for the Angels for three seasons before returning to the Dodgers in 1993. He finished his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1997.
Valenzuela was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023. He is the first Mexican-born player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Valenzuela’s induction into the Hall of Fame is a significant milestone for Mexican baseball. It is a recognition of his outstanding achievements on the field and his impact on the game.
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