Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, right, makes his return to the Dodgers organization as a Spanish-language broadcaster on May 6, 2003. Jerome T. Nakagawa — The Associated Press

Valenzuela’s family announces it’s time for Dodger baseball at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 11, 2023. David Crane — Staff photographer

Former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who died Tuesday at age 63, waves to the fans before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022. Keith Birmingham — Staff photographer

Valenzuela pitches in the All-Star Game in Cleveland, Aug. 8, 1981. He was the second rookie to start an All-Star Game. The Associated Press

Former Dodgers Manny Mota, left of center, and Orel Hershiser reveal Valenzuela’s No. 34 alongside other retired Dodger numbers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 11, 2023. David Crane — Staff photographer

Dodgers’ manager Tommy Lasorda, left, strums a new song to the tune of “El Novato del Ano” — or “Rookie of the Year” — for his ace pitcher Valenzuela on Dec. 3, 1981. Wally Fong The Associated Press