★ 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.
★ Mario Mendoza’s career batting average? .215 — not even below the Mendoza Line!
