Fernando Valenzuela: Timeline

Born: November 1, 1960

1977-79: Mexican League

1979: Purchased by Los Angeles Dodgers

1979-80: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 15, 1980 (Dodgers)

1981: Fernandomania

1981: Began season 8-0 with 5 SHO and 0.50 ERA

1981: Dodgers win World Series

1981: First man to win Rookie of the Year and Cy Young in same season

1981: 13-7, 2.48, 192.1 IP, 11 CG, 8 SHO, 25 GS, 180 Strikeouts, 1.045 WHIP

1983: Dodgers win NL West

1985: Dodgers win NL West

1986: Struck out 5 straight in ASG

1986: 21-11, 3.14, 34 G, 20 CG, 269.1 IP, 242 Strikeouts, 1.155 WHIP

1988: Injured

1988: Dodgers win World Series

1990: No-Hit Cardinals

1991: Signed with California Angels

1992: Signed by Detroit Tigers

1992: Purchased by Mexican League

1993: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

1994: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies

1995: Signed with San Diego Padres

1996: Padres win NL West

1997: Traded to St Louis Cardinals

1997: Retired

2003: Broadcaster

2004: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (3.8%)

2004-06: Pitched in Mexican League

2005: Named to Latino Legends Team

2013: Caribbean Hall of Fame


Accomplishments:
2x World Champion

6x All Star

1981 Rookie of the Year

1981 Cy Young

2x Silver Slugger

1986 Gold Glove

No Hitter

4x Pitcher of the Month

5x Pitcher of the Week

173-153

3.54

453 games-424 starts

113 CG

31 SHO

2930 IP

2074 Strikeouts

1.320 WHIP

Won 15+ Games: 4x

21 wins (1986)

Sub 3 ERA: 3x

10+ CG: 6x

15+ CG: 2x

20 CG (1986)

200+ IP: 7x

250+ IP: 6x

200+ Strikeouts: 3x

1.045 WHIP (1981)

Led league in GS (25): 1981

Led league in wins (21): 1986

Led league in CG: 3x

Led league in SHO (8): 1981

Led league in IP (192.1): 1981

Led league in strikeouts (180): 1981

Postseason: 5-1, 1.98, 9 Games-8 GS, 2 CG, 63.2 IP, 1.225 WHIP (6 Series)