A Mexican legend has left this world. Fernando Valenzuela passed away at 63, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will always be remembered by an entire nation and by Los Angeles Dodgers fans. The team shared an emotional video to honor their former mound star.

The emotional video to say goodbye to Fernando Valenzuela

A giant of Mexican sports says farewell

Mexican Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic Dodgers and Major League Baseball pitcher, passed away this Tuesday at 63.

"The Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. Fernandomania forever," the Los Angeles team posted on the social network X, along with an image of the left-handed pitcher.

MLB also acknowledged the irreparable loss of this symbol of Latin American baseball, who, with jersey number 34 and the nickname 'El Toro,' became an idol in Los Angeles.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela,” MLB stated in a release.

Born on November 1 in Navojoa, Valenzuela passed away this Tuesday due to suspected liver complications that may have caused multi-organ failure.

Valenzuela’s death comes just three days before the start of the World Series, in which his beloved Dodgers will face the New York Yankees.

Beyond the 11 seasons he showcased his talent on the field for the Dodgers, after retirement, Valenzuela took to the microphone, spending the last 22 years as the Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles team, which last year retired the number 34 that the Mexican star pitcher wore during his playing career.

Like few players can, Valenzuela made his mark from the moment he arrived in Major League Baseball in 1981, with “Fernandomania,” when, at just 20 years old, he began his first full season with an 8-0 record and a 0.50 ERA, finishing with a 13-7 record while leading the National League in starts (25), complete games (11), shutouts (8), innings pitched (192.1), and strikeouts.

This performance earned him the National League Rookie of the Year Award and the Cy Young Award, while also playing a key role in leading Los Angeles to the 1981 World Series title, where he posted a 3-1 record with a 2.21 ERA in five postseason games.

Throughout his 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, Valenzuela left behind a 173-153 record with a 3.54 ERA in 453 games, 424 of which he started, compiling 2,930 innings pitched with 2,074 strikeouts, while wearing the jerseys of the Dodgers, San Diego Padres, California Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Baltimore Orioles.

Valenzuela led the National League with 21 wins in 1986, the same year he pitched 20 complete games.

The legendary Mexican pitcher was part of six All-Star Games held between 1981 and 1986.