The Los Angeles Dodgers boast a rich history as a diverse franchise and have a fanbase to match that. It’s lent to players being viewed as much more than professional athletes, with Fernando Valenzuela the poster child for becoming a cultural icon.
While it has not been to the level of ‘Fernandomania,’ Yasiel Puig, Hyun-Jin Ryu and Kenta Maeda are among those who have inspired similar followings and adoration. Now the torch has seemingly been passed to Alex Verdugo, who fully embraces his Mexican roots.
Verdugo has taken that to his walk-up song at Dodger Stadium, which is “Volver, Volver” by renowned Mexican artist Vicente Fernandez.