The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardoexpressed his regret for the death of Fernando Valenzuelaone of the greatest sports figures in Mexico. During his morning conference at National PalaceSheinbaum sent his condolences to the legendary pitcher’s family and highlighted the impact he had throughout the country. “Our solidarity with his family and with all of Mexico,” said the president.
Fernando Valenzuela, who became a baseball icon by pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Big Leaguesdied at the age of 63 last Tuesday, October 22. The Los Angeles team regretted his departure through a message on the social network X (formerly Twitter)in which he highlighted the permanence of his legacy: “Fernandomania forever”.
Valenzuela, known as ‘The Bull’was a symbol of Latin American baseball and a reference for Los Angeles fans, who saw him shine with the number 34. During his 17 seasons in the Major Leaguesthe Mexican pitcher accumulated an impressive record of 173 wins and 153 losseswith an earned run percentage allowed of 3.54 in 453 parties. He released a total of 2,930 entries and prescribed 2,074 strikeoutsbeing recognized for his skill on the mound.
The Major League Baseball (MLB) He also expressed his sadness over Valenzuela’s death, highlighting his impact on both the sport and the Latino community. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela,” MLB said in a statement.
Valenzuela’s death occurs a few days before the start of the World Seriesin which the Dodgers will face the New York Yankees. The ‘Fernandomania’which in the 1980s boosted the popularity of baseball among Latinos in the United States, remains a fundamental part of Valenzuela’s legacy in the history of the sport.
Throughout his career, Fernando Valenzuela played for several Major League teams, including the San Diego Padres, California Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies y Baltimore Oriolesleaving an indelible mark on each of them.
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