| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ATBAT | Facing Valenzuela |
| HURLS | Emulates Valenzuela |
| FERNANDO | Pitcher Valenzuela |
| BASEBALL | Sphere hurled by Valenzuela |
| LASORDA | Valenzuela and Piazza's manager during their rookie seasons |
| SAX | National League Rookie of the Year between Valenzuela and Strawberry |
