Fernando Viña

Fernando Viña
/VEEN-ya/

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.
• School Cosumnes River College, Arizona State University
• High School Valley High School (Sacramento)
• Debut April 10, 1993
• Final Game May 11, 2004
• Born April 16, 1969 in Sacramento, CA USA

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Biographical Information

The Mitchell Report claimed that Fernando Viña used Human Growth Hormone and purchased steroids. In response, Viña admitted to using HGH in 2003 but denied having purchased steroids.

After retiring as a player, Fernando was an analyst for ESPN.

Fernando's son, Jordan Viña, was an infielder at Sacramento City College and Eastern New Mexico University. He was then a coach for Granite Hills High School and California State University, San Marcos.

Notable Achievements

• NL All-Star (1998)
• 2-time NL Gold Glove Winner (2001 & 2002)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1998)