This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Wins 1981 Cy Young Award
Fernando Valenzuela won the 1981 NL Cy Young, National League Rookie of the Year, and a Silver Slugger while launching a historic rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider, Don Sutton, Fernando Valenzuela, Home Run Record & Jaime Jarrin
Sept. 22 marks multiple Dodgers milestones including Duke Snider's fifth straight 40-homer season, Don Sutton's 20th win (1976), Valenzuela's 20 wins, and a franchise home run record.
This Day In Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela Pitches 4th Shutout To Start 1981 Season
Valenzuela's impressive pitching continued as he logged a complete game shutout against the Giants, boosting his rookie season stats and earning accolades.