★ In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela, a 20-year-old rookie from Mexico, won both the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award — a first in MLB history.
★ In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela, a 20-year-old rookie from Mexico, won both the NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award — a first in MLB history.
★ The 1971 Orioles became the first team in MLB history to have four 20-game winners in a single season: Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, Pat Dobson, and Dave McNally.