Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was one of three people killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. He was 24 years old.
Horrific news to report this morning, multiple people inform me that Marlins' pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) September 25, 2016
Sickening news: Source confirms that #Marlins' Jose Fernandez was killed in boating accident. Statement coming from club shortly.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) September 25, 2016
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Here are some of the basic facts on Jose Fernandez' death, from a Coast Guard spokesperson. Press conference is happening now. pic.twitter.com/3j0x1ILg9R
— Marc Hochman (@MarcHochman) September 25, 2016
"The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez," the team said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.
The Marlins have cancelled today's scheduled game against the Braves.
Today's game against the Braves had been canceled.
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) September 25, 2016
This morning's scene of fatal boating accident that killed Jose Fernandez. Photo: MiamiDadeFire #breaking pic.twitter.com/uQaqVVeh7i
— liz roldan (@lizroldancbs4) September 25, 2016
Commissioner Manfred has issued a statement as well pic.twitter.com/u6xI9je0EL
— William Boor (@wboor) September 25, 2016
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Fernandez was a two-time All-Star who won the 2016 National League Rookie of the Year award. His final career statistics will be 38-17 with a 2.58 ERA and 589 strikeouts. Earlier this season, Sporting News ranked Fernandez as the 36th best player in baseball.
A native of Cuba, Fernandez graduated from Braulio Alonso HS (Tampa, FL). The Marlins made him a first-round pick (14the overall) in 2011.
