Fernando Valenzuela

Played For
Los Angeles Dodgers (1980-1990)
California Angels (1991)
Baltimore Orioles (1993)
Philadelphia Phillies (1994)
San Diego Padres (1995-1997)
St. Louis Cardinals (1997)

Born
Fernando (Anguamea) Valenzuela was born on November 1, 1960, in Navojoa

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  LAN

Major League Debut
September 15, 1980

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 2003 BBWAA 31 6.3% 2004 BBWAA 19 3.8%

No-Hitter
6/29/1990: For LA (N) vs. STL (N), 6-0 at LA. 9 innings pitched.

Post-Season Appearances
1981 National League Championship Series
1981 National League Division Playoffs
1981 World Series
1983 National League Championship Series
1985 National League Championship Series
1996 National League Divisional Series

Awards and Honors
1981 NL Cy Young
1981 NL Rookie of the Year
1986 NL Gold Glove

All-Star Selections
1981 NL
1982 NL
1983 NL
1984 NL
1985 NL
1986 NL

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