Baseball mourns the sudden death of Jose Fernandez
Following the tragic death of Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, who died early Sunday morning in a boating accident, a large number of players, including his fellow Cubans and Marlins teammates, offered their heartfelt thoughts and condolences in memory of the 24-year-old starter.
Hermano, wherever you are, you know how much I loved you. Sin palabras. My heart is with the families. pic.twitter.com/JGVSRYXlMf
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016
My heart goes out to Jose's family and the families of the other victims. May they rest in peace. #QEPD
— Jorge Soler (@JorgeSoler68) September 25, 2016
RIP my bro @JDFernandez16 . Sad and horrible news. You left us to soon. May God bless you and your family and everyone effected by accident.
— Yonder Alonso (@YonderalonsoU) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernández! Amigo, colega, compatriota. Gracias por los momentos que nos diste en Béisbol! Tu sonrisa estará en nuestros corazones...
— Yasmany Tomas (@eltanquetomas) September 25, 2016
Such sad news about Jose Fernandez. His passion and charisma for this game was 1 of a kind. #RIPJoseFernandez. The game will never forget u.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) September 25, 2016
I am so sick right now as I wake up to hear this terrible news. Jose you will be missed by so many and I will never forget you as a teammate
— Justin Ruggiano (@justinruggiano) September 25, 2016
So sad. Prayers for Jose Fernandez and his family. Such a joy watching him play the game. He will truly be missed.
— Kris Bryant (@KrisBryant_23) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez was 1 of the biggest talents I'd ever seen & a heart to match. Devastated by this. Heart goes out to Jose's family & @Marlins
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 25, 2016
Amazed by the impact Jose made around the game. True example of how to approach life. #RIPJoseFernandez #ImpactPeopleDaily
— Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10) September 25, 2016
We were all jealous of his talent but deep down I think we most envied the fun he had while doing something so difficult.
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 25, 2016
Words cannot express the way we feel on the passing of Jose Fernandez . My thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends. #rip
— Russell Martin (@russellmartin55) September 25, 2016
RIP Jose. May you forever have the best seat in the big house watching the game you loved. Thoughts & prayers for his family & and friends.
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) September 25, 2016
My heart is broken. #RIPjose
— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) September 25, 2016
I tend to stay off of Twitter on start days but I cannot believe the news about Jose Fernandez. The game and the world just lost a great one
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) September 25, 2016
Absolutely devastated hearing about Jose. Thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and Marlins org.
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez is one of the most genuine guys I've ever played with. He loved life, he loved baseball.....he will be missed dearly.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) September 25, 2016
Absolutely crushed and shocked at the news about Jo-Fez..My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the @Marlins org!
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) September 25, 2016
Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) September 25, 2016
Absolutely crushed hearing the news about Jose. Brought so much energy and passion towards life! You will be missed Papo RIP
— Eric Hosmer (@TheRealHos35) September 25, 2016
Praying for the family, friends and teammates of Jose Fernandez.. Today is a sad day for baseball.. He will be missed by us all..
— Matt Carpenter (@MattCarp13) September 25, 2016
Absolutely terrible news this morning. #RIPhttps://t.co/NVkxIQHyQD
— Mark Melancon (@Mark_Melancon_) September 25, 2016
My gosh. Just sick in my stomach hearing about Jose Fernandez. Praying for his family, friends, and teammates...
— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) September 25, 2016
Please pray for Fernandez's family today..absolutely sickening news. Worst news to wake up to
— Travis Shaw (@travis_shaw21) September 25, 2016
RIP Jose Fernandez. 🙏🏼
— Aaron Sanchez (@A_Sanch41) September 25, 2016
So sad to hear about Jose Fernandez. That hurts my heart #RIP
— Jk (@JosephKellyJr) September 25, 2016
Fernandez was one of the best young pitchers in baseball, having spent all four seasons with the Marlins. He was a front-runner for the NL Cy Young award after going 16-8 this season with a 2.86 ERA and 235 strikeouts, second best in the league.