- Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic figure of Mexican baseball and former pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died at the age of 63.
Oaxaca.-His death occurred after health complications related to liver problems, although the exact cause has not yet been officially confirmed by his family.
Valenzuela had been hospitalized since September 30 and his condition had deteriorated in the weeks prior to his death, culminating in organic collapse124.
Born on November 1, 1960 in Etchohuaquila, Navojoa, Sonora, Valenzuela became a reference in baseball in Mexico and in the Major Leagues. His career took off in the 1980s, when he unleashed “Fernandomania,” a cultural phenomenon that drew crowds to stadiums and elevated his status to legend.
During his career, he played 17 seasons in the MLB, standing out mainly with the Dodgers, where he accumulated 173 victories and was selected six times for the All-Star Game.
Valenzuela was recognized not only for his skill on the mound, but also for his cultural and social impact.
In August 2023, the Dodgers retired his number 34 as a tribute and proclaimed “Fernando Valenzuela Day” to honor his legacy.
His influence will endure in the collective memory of baseball in both Mexico and the United States.
