Fernando Valenzuela

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fernando Valenzuela
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 1, 1960(1960-11-01)
Age	64
Birthplace	Navojoa
Country	Mexico
Birth City	Sonora
Horoscope	Scorpio

Fernando Valenzuela Biography

Fernando Valenzuela is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 1, 1960 in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico. Mexican pitcher who took home an award in the year 1981, the National League Mexican pitcher who won the 1981 National League Cy Young award as a rookie, while helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series Championship amidst the era known to Angelenos as “Fernandomania.” award in his rookie year as well as helping to lead to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series Championship amidst the time period that is popular with Angelenos by the name of “Fernandomania.”

He was overseen under the direction of He was managed by Tommy Lasorda on the Los Angeles Dodgers. who was the manager of his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

He was among 12 children who grew in Sonora, Mexico.

Fernando Valenzuela Net Worth

Fernando Valenzuela is one of the richest Baseball Player from Mexico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fernando Valenzuela 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made his mark during his time in the Major Leagues quickly, while his age was a subject of debate.

He sustained a major shoulder injury back in the year 1988 and he would never be able to pitch as well.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Fernando Valenzuela height 5 ft 11 in Fernando weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Fernando Valenzuela Dating?

According to our records, Fernando Valenzuela married to Linda Valenzuela. As of December 1, 2023, Fernando Valenzuela’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Fernando Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mexico. Fernando Valenzuela celebrates birthday on November 1 of every year.

How many no hitters did Fernando Valenzuela have?

The no-hitter was the Dodgers’ first since Jerry Reuss had one against the San Francisco Giants on June 27, 1980, and just their second since 1970. The no- hitter was the only of Valenzuela’s career. He finished the 1990 season 13-13 with a 4.59 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

Did Fernando Valenzuela make the Hall of Fame?

Legacy. Valenzuela was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame on August 23, 2003 , in a pregame on the field ceremony at Dodger Stadium. In 2005, he was named one of three starting pitchers on MLB’s Latino Legends Team. In 2013, he was enshrined into the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame.

What is Fernando Valenzuela known for?

Fernando Valenzuela, in full Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea, byname El Toro (“the Bull”), (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Mexico), Mexican professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons in the major leagues of the United States.

How much did Fernando Valenzuela get paid?

On Feb. 19, 1983, Fernando Valenzuela became the first player to be awarded a $1 million salary through the arbitration process with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Salary arbitration at the time was still fairly new to the league.

Who was the first Mexican baseball player?

On Sept. 8, 1933, Baldomero Melo “Mel” Almada became the first Mexican- born major leaguer when he played center field for the Boston Red Sox. Almada was born in Huatabampo, in the state of Sonora, but grew up in Los Angeles, where his father was consul for the Mexican government.