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The new committee would comprise all living members of the Hall of Fame, recipients of the Spink Award (broadcasters), recipients of the Frick Award (writers), and members of the old committee until expiration of their terms. In a 2-0 opening-day victory over the Houston Astros, Valenzuela pitched a complete game. 2), Duke Snider (No. In 10 games as a relief pitcher, he allowed zero earned runs. Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea ( Spanish pronunciation: [fenando alenswela], born November 1, 1960) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. Fernando Valenzuela: 31: 6.25: Keith Hernandez: 30 . He watched the entire city embrace him. The problem is, many of those folks also vote on candidates for the Hall of Fame, or write articles that influence HOF voting. Valenzuela is not the first Mexican or Mexican-American big leaguer in baseball. Kellogg's Corn Flakes put him on a box of cereal. As Fernandomania was taking off, Mike Littwin, then a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, visitedthe pitcher's hometown. The feeling was that this team was starting to run out of time to accomplish winning a world championship, said first baseman Steve Garvey, who played for the Dodgers from 1969 through 1982. Fernando.. Numbers are there to be worn. I tell them, Look, for me, the affection and that the people recognize what I have accomplished is more important than being in a Hall of Fame. How many strikeouts did Fernando Valenzuela have? In terms of player comparisons, over the last 25 years guys like Bruce Sutter, Jack Morris, Bill Mazeroski and Jim Rice have all been elected. It led to a violent conflict between one family, the Archigas, and L.A. County Sheriffs in 1959. Valenzuela finally took his first loss of the season -- and of his career -- on May 18, when he allowed four runs in seven innings against the Phillies. On January 8, 2002, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) conducted their yearly ballot for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Lyle Spencer, who covered the Dodgers for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner from 1977-81, was paired with Valenzuela as an English tutor during Spring Training of 1981. The Dodgers won each. Lopezs grandparents made him a Dodgers fan in the late 1960s and the family attended games throughout the 1970s, sporting the teams iconic blue and white colors. The Dodgers rallied to a 5-4 victory behind Valenzuelas complete-game, 147-pitch effort in front of 56,236 fans. It makes total sense to the Dodgers fans.. When its good, its incredible, and when executed perfectly, youll never forget it. But even he acknowledged he was elected in part because of Valenzuela. The Alamillo article pointed to another article that states that of the 3.9 million fans in attendance in 2015, 2.1 million were Latino. His case is not an easy one to take on as his prime was pretty short, and his career numbers are not eye popping. In those first eight games, everything went well, good run support, good defense, says Valenzuela, who became the first -- and to date, the only pitcher to claim both the Rookie of the Year Award and the Cy Young in the same season. The server is misbehaving. Follow her on Twitter @NathalieMLB. But, hey, the 50-year anniversary of Fernandomania is only a decade away. (John Cordes / National Baseball Hall of Fame Library) The audience that was won over by Valenzuela remains. I think it is not too much to say that for Mexican-American communities, Valenzuela was a hero like Hank Greenberg was for the Jews. Don't miss any of the Dodgers latest News, Rumors, and Exclusive Offers! Eliminated from annual BBWAA consideration by poor performance or expiration on this ballot. If #34 impacted you or your family in regards to your fandom, please respond. Sports Celebrating the legacy of Fernandomania 40 years later April 8, 2021 Before refuting the premise by. Valenzuela's rise to major league prominence began in September 1980, when he was called up from the minor leagues by the Dodgers. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? Valenzuela falls short in all three of Bill James tests making it only halfway in the most accurate predictor getting 25 of the 50 that indicates a HOF election..and then there is abysmal showing in the actual voting. The Dodgers Spanish-language voice since 1959, Jarrn is without question worthy of his place in the broadcasters wing of the Hall of Fame. In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela won Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. As the legend goes, Lasorda told Valenzuela in his native language that if he didnt give up any more runs, the Dodgers would win the game, and that Fernando, who was rarely heard speaking English at that time, answered, Are you sure?, I really dont remember, but I think that yes, it was something like that, Valenzuela says. #ProspectHugger. It was immediate, and it was powerful. In the 1981 World Series against the New York Yankees, the Dodgers lost the first two games. Not necessarily looking for HOFers. Meanwhile, six Hall of Fame members independently selected five nominated players, making 25 to 30 players. I think a lot of baseball media not on the west coast forget about Fernando. Dont be stupid after his injury he was never the same also too many innings pitched but his first 6 years healthy he dominated over hall of famers Carlton Ryan,Seaver anybody and didntt choke in postseason still up to this date no rookie pitcher has started the season 8 and 0 with 5 by shutout and all of them complete games.Even been over the hill still recover some greatness to pitch a no hitter in 1990. Some know me as the "sweater guy". His next 18 pitches were strikes, Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia told the Times. Eliminated from annual BBWAA consideration by poor performance or expiration on this ballot. Came from Mexico in the late 70's, and Fernando made him a baseball fan. "Fernando was one person and he obviously was a massive success, and he did bring tons of Mexican-American fans to the park, but it wasn't like every single person from those communities all of a sudden said, Because of Fernando, we're going to change our feelings and go to Dodgers games,'" Nusbaum says. Morris was a marginal choice propelled by hype-though he won more games than any pitcher in the 1980s. This season, Valenzuela is calling games inside the Dodgers' Spanish radio booth alongside Hall of Fame broadcaster Jaime Jarrn, who hails from Ecuador and once served as the pitchers personal interpreter during 1981s Fernandomania. / George Rose/Getty Images, Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms, https://www.history.com/news/fernando-valenzuela-fernandomania-los-angeles-dodgers, When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LAand Major League Baseball. They were blown away. He led the MCL with 91 strikeouts. There can be consequences to throwing that pitch over and over.. While he played for six MLB teams, his longest tenure was with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fernando Valenzuela has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Later that summer, Valenzuela attended a state luncheon at the White House with President Ronald Reagan. [button color=red size=big alignment=none rel=follow openin=samewindow url=https://dodgersnation.com/yet-another-dodgers-organizational-loss-cp1085/2018/11/14/]Yet Another Dodgers Organizational Loss[/button]. Large homemade Viva Fernando signs in the bleachers were all the rage. Valenzuelas next three starts came on the road -- in San Francisco, San Diego and Houston. Thats why for me, that game at the start of the season was really important for my career.. The fact that he was Mexican and that he was so good, and so humble while on such an incredible run was inspiring, Lopez says. And then the next wave was Fernando, who captured the attention of the entire Hispanic world.. Sheriffs deputies literally dragged Mexican Americans out of their Chavez Ravine homes to clear the land on which Dodger Stadium was later built. There have been those who have thrown the screwball hard and those are the ones who have the arm troubles, Thorn says. What he accomplished from 1980 to 1987 ranks atop any pre steroid performer like Roger Clemens. Fernandos legacy to me is that of Cuban Minnie Mioso, another trailblazer, Thorn says. On the days Valenzuela pitched, the Dodgers played Mexican folk music over the public address system and prepared Mexican cuisine in the media dining room. Good pitcher and all that Fernando mania stuff but not HOF. Jarrn has often remarked on their loyalty. Valenzuela had a strong 6 years plus had a huge impact, Tim Rogers 2080 ? And in my opinion, Fernando should have pitched another five years easy if it wasnt because Lasorda didnt care for the welfare if this great Mexican pitcher that came to the Dodgers from a little town in Sonora, Mexico. Those candidates receiving less than 5% of the vote (25 votes) will not appear on future BBWAA ballots, but may eventually be considered by the Veterans Committee. One thing is certain: Valenzuela broke barriers. Players eligible for the first time who were not included on the ballot were: Damon Berryhill, Mike Bielecki, Darnell Coles, Mariano Duncan, lvaro Espinoza, Greg Gagne, Mike Gallego, Rene Gonzales, Kevin Gross, Mark Gubicza, Ron Karkovice, Joe Orsulak, Jody Reed, Bruce Ruffin, Kevin Seitzer, Don Slaught, and John Smiley. Valenzuela's secret weapon was a screwball, a pitch he learned from Dodgers pitcher Bobby Castillo 18 months earlier. Dodgers rookie Zach McKinstry, known as Z-Mac to teammates, hits a two-run home run and doubles in a run in a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals. In rural Mexico, they would beat 'lefthanded-ness' out of you. He won 141 games (8th in franchise history). . Valenzuelas place in history is secure. They also know his voice in Southern California because he broadcasts Dodgers games in Spanish. He just never generated enough support, Spencer says. He never complained about aches and pains, a trait that also hurt any potential candidacy. The potholes were as big as some of the houses. 34 Dodgers jersey with LOPEZUELA stitched across the back of his shoulders when he threw out a ceremonial first pitch before a Dodgers home game in 2012. I tried to do my best so they can have a good game, a nice day in the park.. TV ratings spiked, too. Fernando Valenzuela went on to pitch 11 years for the Dodgers (1980-1990). People have always been very patient with me, Valenzuela, 60, says in Spanish one recent morning from his home in Los Angeles. Follow him on Twitter @JesseSanchezMLB and Facebook. Jesse Sanchez, who has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2001, is a national reporter based in Phoenix. Players elected to the Hall of Fame fall into different categories: No matter why or how they got in, they are in the Hall of Fame. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We will never share your email with anyone, A fan of the Dodgers since 1973 since I got my first baseball cards while living in Long Beach. [1], The process would cover players every two years and other contributors (managers, umpires and executives) every four years. This articleby Jos M. Alamillo tells his amazing story of how Fernando impacted him. the number of wins in the Hall of Fame vote still has a significant impact. No game was more memorable than Game 3 of the World Series against the Yankees at Dodger Stadium. If theres someone [else] that can wear it, thats no problem. Players you saw at the end of their careers who were surprisingly good - posted in Trivia, Questions, Advice: Im looking for guys who surprised you how good they were once you were old enough to go back and look at their numbers. Impianto di terra cantiere alto. Hes at peace with his legacy and place in baseball history. Peak 38% Longevity 62% Rankings by Hall Rating 522nd All Time (Top 2.3%) 178th among Pitchers Franchise Contributions by Hall Rating LAD 64 (19th) I always think twice about what I want to do or say, and I think its the only way to achieve certain things in life. [40] . Valenzuela was scheduled to pitch Game 7 in New York, but as it turned out, his heroics in Game 3 helped set the Dodgers on a path to making that start unnecessary. Didnt . 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. the May 18, 1981, edition of Sports Illustrated, when he threw out a ceremonial first pitch. He made being a lefthander cool, says Gustavo Arellano, a Los Angeles Times columnist of Mexican heritage. 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While the ERA looks impressive, the Mexican Center League was a low-offense environment and three team staffs had lower ERAs. It was just that Fernando was so exciting, and lots of people wanted to go to Dodgers games. I've spent the past 20 years or so making strong arguments in favor of performance standards for the Hall of Fame and using advanced statistics to try to cut through some of the superficialities, and I think it's clear that when you when you look at Fernando Valenzuela, that he's one of numerous pitchers who fall into that What might have been territory, says Jay Jaffe, senior writer at FanGraphs and author of The Cooperstown Casebook: Who's in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Who Should Be In. He had a strong start to his career that was kind of done in by overwork and a leveling off performance-wise, and in that regard, it's hardly unique because we can talk about dozens of other Cy Young winners who never really got to that peak again.. And it turned out that this young rookie became arguably the key piece.. For some, his middling 173-153 won-loss record makes him an unworthy Hall of Fame candidate. Through the 1986 season, he was 99-68 with a 2.94 earned-run average, 84 complete games and 24 shutouts. Dodgers owner Walter OMalley was open about his desire to find a Mexican Sandy Koufax.. Since when? Lasorda, who could communicate effectively in Spanish with Latin American players after several seasons managing in the Dominican Winter League, visited the mound after Cerones homer with his pitcher on the ropes.
