On October 22nd, 2024, the baseball world lost an icon with the passing of Fernando Valenzuela at the age of 63. Born in Etchohuaquila, Mexico on November 1st, 1960, Valenzuela rose to fame as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s. Valenzuela's career began in 1979 when he was signed by the Dodgers at the young age of 19. He quickly made an impact, earning the title of Rookie of the Year in 1981 and becoming the first player in MLB history to win both the Cy Young Award and the Rookie of the Year Award in the same season. Valenzuela's unorthodox pitching style, known as the "screwball," mesmerized fans and opponents alike, leading the Dodgers to World Series victories in both 1981 and 1988. Throughout his 17-year career, Valenzuela was a six-time All-Star and won numerous accolades, including the Silver Slugger Award and the National League ERA Title. He also made history as the first Mexican-born pitcher to win 20 games in a single season. After his retirement from baseball in 1997, Valenzuela remained involved in the sport, serving as a coach and broadcaster. He also continued to work with various charities, using his platform and fame to give back to his community. Fernando Valenzuela's impact on the game of baseball and the Latino community is immeasurable. His legacy will continue to live on through the countless fans he inspired and the players he influenced. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, but his contributions to the sport will never be forgotten.