Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63: Dodgers legend was rookie sensation, became MLB's best Mexican-born player

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Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63: Dodgers legend was rookie sensation, became MLB's best Mexican-born player

Valenzuela will be honored when the 2024 World Series begins at Dodger Stadium on Friday

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Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 63. Valenzuela will be honored when the 2024 World Series begins at Dodger Stadium on Friday.

"Fernando Valenzuela was one of the most impactful players of his generation," commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "... We will honor Fernando's memory during the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Fernando's family, the Dodgers, his friends across the game, and all the loyal baseball fans of Mexico."

 

[Foxbat]

My nephew and my son were southpaw pitchers. Fernando retired the month my son was born so he never got to see him play, but my nephew was a fan of Sr. Valenzuela. His style of pitching was certainly unique.

Rest in Peace…

 

[telstar_1]

I wonder if any kind of studies have been done of sports stars as to longevity. 63 is rather young in this day. I realize that there are some who have reached their 90s, but it seems to me that I've seen it over & over that they go in 50s & 60s. Particularly like from NFL.

 

[dfergie]

R.I.P. ... saw many of his games on tv.