The Angeles Dodgers The jersey with the number 34 will be withdrawn in August in honor of the former Mexican pitcher Fernando “El Toro” Valenzuelathe Major League Baseball club reported this Saturday.
The team, which announced the withdrawal of the shirt 34 during his Fanfest 2023thus adds 14 numbers taken out of play.
The retirement will take place at a party that will take place between August 11 and 13, during the Dodgers and Colorado Rockies series.
“To be part of a group that includes so many legends is a great honor,” Valenzuela said.
“I am happy for the fans and for all the people who have followed my career. They will be very excited to know that my number 34 will be retired,” he said.
The popular Mexican pitcher, who made the “Fernandomania“In his glory days, he was a two-time World Series champion, received the Rookie of the Year award and the Cy Young pitching award in 1981.
valenzuela He was also a six-time All-Star and won two “Silver Bats” over 11 years with the dodgers. Meanwhile, she posted a career record of 173-153 with a 3.54 ERA.
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