Julio Preciado, one of the icons of Mexican regional music, revealed that his love for baseball is as big as his voice. From his home in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, the former lead singer of Banda El Recodo opened his doors to share with the public his most treasured gem: a collection of baseballs signed by true legends of the MLB.

In Julio Preciado’s display cases, there are not just memories, but pure history. Among the most notable signatures is that of Fernando Valenzuela, the ‘Toro de Etchohuaquila’, an eternal figure in Mexican baseball. But that’s not all. He also boasts spheres signed by Roger Clemens, the pitcher with the most Cy Young Awards in MLB history, and by compatriots like Vinicio Castilla and Erubiel Durazo, national icons who left their mark in the world’s best baseball league.

Preciado’s collection didn’t come together overnight. The singer revealed that over the years, he has been gathering these pieces, many of them obtained through encounters with the players or through friends connected to the baseball world. For him, each ball represents not just a memory, but a living story that connects his musical career with his lifelong passion.

Julio shared that Fernando Valenzuela has been his idol since childhood, and having his signature is like having a piece of Dodger Stadium at home. He also confessed that collecting these balls is a way to pay tribute to those who, like him in music, gave it their all to elevate Mexico’s name. The passion with which he narrates each anecdote shows that his love for baseball is genuine and deep.

These kinds of stories remind us that baseball goes beyond the field. What Julio Preciado has is not just a collection; it’s an altar to his heroes. And for those of us who love this sport, seeing an icon like him pay tribute to his own is a picture-perfect moment.