The baseball world is mourning the passing of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela.
The former pitcher died Tuesday at a Los Angeles area hospital at the age of 63. The Mexican-born southpaw rose to fame in 1981, when he won the NL Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and Silver Slugger Awards. His star power sparked generations of baseball fandom across Latin America. His starts were a spectacle known as “Fernandomania.” Valenzuela is also known for his distinct windup, looking towards the heavens as he released every pitch.
While Valenzuela is best known for his 11-year tenure with the Dodgers, he did pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1994.