Mexico has sent a proud line of stars to the big leagues, none bigger than the phenomenon of Fernandomania. From dominant left-handed aces to run-producing infielders, these ballplayers carried their country's flag with pride. Here is our ranked list of the ten greatest Mexican baseball players of all time.
The face of 1981 Fernandomania, Valenzuela won both the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year that season and led the Dodgers to a World Series title. His screwball and windup made him a global icon and the most beloved Mexican player ever.
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A five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove first baseman, Gonzalez was one of the game's premier hitters for a decade. He drove in over 100 runs multiple times and became a cornerstone star in San Diego, Boston, and Los Angeles.
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A power-hitting third baseman who thrived at Coors Field, Castilla belted 320 career home runs and topped 40 in a season three times. A three-time All-Star, he anchored the Rockies' famed Blake Street lineups of the 1990s.
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A Mexican-American outfielder with a sweet left-handed swing, Verdugo has been an everyday regular for the Dodgers, Red Sox, and Yankees. A steady, stylish hitter, he carries the modern Mexican banner in the majors.
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A dazzling left-hander for the Brewers, Higuera finished runner-up for the 1985 AL Rookie of the Year and won 20 games in 1986. Injuries cut his prime short, but at his best he was among the finest pitchers in the game.
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One of the finest defensive third basemen of his era, Rodriguez won a Gold Glove in 1976, ending Brooks Robinson's long streak. A steady presence for the Tigers over 17 seasons, his glove was his lasting signature.
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Loaiza's 2003 season was one for the ages, winning 21 games and finishing runner-up for the AL Cy Young with the White Sox. A two-time All-Star, he pitched 14 big-league seasons as one of Mexico's most accomplished starters.
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A two-time All-Star closer nicknamed the Mexicutioner, Soria was a lockdown ninth-inning arm for the Royals and several other clubs. Over a long career he racked up more than 200 saves as one of baseball's most reliable relievers.
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A talented left-hander for the Dodgers, Urias led the National League in wins in 2021 and in ERA in 2022. He recorded the final out of the Dodgers' 2020 World Series championship, cementing a memorable postseason moment.
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A pull-hitting infielder with a knack for barreling the ball, Paredes broke out as an All-Star with the Rays and continued producing power after a move to Houston. He represents the newest wave of Mexican talent in the majors.
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