MLB & LA Dodgers Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away — Team Speaks Out
Fernando Valenzuela attends the Opening Day ceremonies before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The LA Dodgers confirmed Valenzuela’s passing on Tuesday, October 22, via X, formerly Twitter. Earlier this month, Valenzuela stepped away from his role as a Spanish-language broadcaster to focus on his health after news of his hospitalization.
Fernando Valenzuela pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers during an MLB game at Dodger Stadium in the 1988 season | Source: Getty Images
Known for his unique pitching style, he captured the hearts of fans in Los Angeles and around the world, giving rise to the phenomenon known as “Fernandomania.”
