Los Angeles’ famed bout of “Fernandomania!” actually happened during the strike-shortened 1981 season. The rookie Valenzuela started opening day at Dodger Stadium and won his first eight starts, five of them by shutout. He finished the year with a 13-7 record and a 2.48 ERA, winning both Cy Young and Rookie of the Year as the Dodgers went on to win the World Series. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles’ famed bout of “Fernandomania!” actually happened during the strike-shortened 1981 season. The rookie Valenzuela started opening day at Dodger Stadium and won his first eight starts, five of them by shutout. He finished the year with a 13-7 record and a 2.48 ERA, winning both Cy Young and Rookie of the Year as the Dodgers went on to win the World Series. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)