Thanks for post. Nice video quality. Fernando may not be in HOF but one of most fascinating years ever. Dodgers had almost zero shot at WS title without him. LDS game 4, down 2 games to 1, dodgers facing elimination, Fernando brilliant 4 hitter, Win. LCS game 5 dodgers facing elimination, Fernando dominating game, Wins. And World Series game 3 dodgers down 2 games to 0, a must win, Fernando battles to get the win. I don’t know if any rookie had more of an impact on a World Series champion team.
This was Fernandomania. He was not at his best heading into the playoffs either. After starting out on fire, 8-0 in his first 8 starts: all CG's with 5 shutouts, an 0.91 ERA! An epic start for sure. However, Fernando stalled after that losing 5 of his next 7 starts while his ERA rose almost 2 full runs. Even though he won his 4 decisions, with 4 no decisions also, he ended the season on a 3 game losing streak. I remember there being worries of he was out of gas and would be bombed in the playoffs. He answered all those critics with some beautifully crafted games, as well as showing some true grit along the way to a ring. Epic Fernandomania.
Fernando with barely a year in the big leagues was money in the bank for Lasorda. You'd think it was May or June seeing him so casual on the mound, cool as a cucumber, blowing bubbles, etc..."Just another game for me..." he said...What a stud he was.
I don't remember MLB having a divisional series back then since each league had only 2 divisions. Was this because of the strike that year which occurred partway through the season?
Yes, the strike split the season into 2 parts, and the teams with the best record in each part would play eachother in the division series, which is why 2 NL West teams are playing eachother here
Thanks for post. Nice video quality. Fernando may not be in HOF but one of most fascinating years ever. Dodgers had almost zero shot at WS title without him. LDS game 4, down 2 games to 1, dodgers facing elimination, Fernando brilliant 4 hitter, Win. LCS game 5 dodgers facing elimination, Fernando dominating game, Wins. And World Series game 3 dodgers down 2 games to 0, a must win, Fernando battles to get the win. I don’t know if any rookie had more of an impact on a World Series champion team.
I already knew the outcome of this but you should put a spoiler alert before your post
Nuff said. What a stud he was for Lasorda. Money in the bank...
RIP FERNANDO
This was Fernandomania. He was not at his best heading into the playoffs either. After starting out on fire, 8-0 in his first 8 starts: all CG's with 5 shutouts, an 0.91 ERA! An epic start for sure. However, Fernando stalled after that losing 5 of his next 7 starts while his ERA rose almost 2 full runs. Even though he won his 4 decisions, with 4 no decisions also, he ended the season on a 3 game losing streak. I remember there being worries of he was out of gas and would be bombed in the playoffs. He answered all those critics with some beautifully crafted games, as well as showing some true grit along the way to a ring. Epic Fernandomania.
QEPD 🙏 Fernando Valenzuela
Umpires (Game 4)
HP John McSherry
1B Lee Weyer (Crew Chief)
2B Ed Montague
3B Jerry Dale
LF Jim Quick
RF Satch Davidson
Do you have more Valenzuela’s videos from 1981?
Pitched 9 innings. Don't see that anymore.
Exactly buddy..
Fernando with barely a year in the big leagues was money in the bank for Lasorda. You'd think it was May or June seeing him so casual on the mound, cool as a cucumber, blowing bubbles, etc..."Just another game for me..." he said...What a stud he was.
RIP Fernando Valenzuela from Sonora Mexico N 34
I don't remember MLB having a divisional series back then since each league had only 2 divisions. Was this because of the strike that year which occurred partway through the season?
Yes, the strike split the season into 2 parts, and the teams with the best record in each part would play eachother in the division series, which is why 2 NL West teams are playing eachother here
How the 2017 World Series should have ended. 🎉
Screw the dodgers, they couldn't even win at home in game 7 and remember, they won a game at minute maid park during the world series 2017.
Joe Garagiola (PBP) & Tony Kubek (C) 1-4/7-9
Kubek (PBP) & Garagiola (C) 5-6
58:40 Pete crushes it