Gordon makes touching Instagram post for 'brother' Fernandez
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The death of Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez devastated the baseball world Sunday morning after the 24-year-old pitcher was killed in a boating accident.
Fernandez's teammate Dee Gordon was one of many who was overcome with emotion after learning of his friend's passing, and decided to post a message on Instagram in honor of his "brother."
Fernandez was one of baseball's top young talents, striking out an MLB-leading 12.49 hitters per nine innings, before his passing.
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