Sports Fernando Valenzuela’s impact can be seen in ballparks and beyond 40 years after Fernandomania September 29, 2021 Josh Peter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Fernando Valenzuela’s impact can be seen in ballparks and beyond 40 years after Fernandomania Fernando Valenzuela, MLB's first Mexican superstar, was a phenom who changed the game when he led the Dodgers to a World Series title in 1981.