Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez died early Sunday morning in a boating accident. He was 24.
Fernandez was a tremendous talent on the mound with a bright future, but he was also a charismatic figure loved and respected by coaches, players and fans. Several MLB players shared their feelings about Hernandez on social media after learning of his death.
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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
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
Absolutely terrible news this morning. # RIP https ://t.co/NVkxIQHyQD
— Mark Melancon (@Mark_Melancon_) September 25, 2016
Very sad day!! What a tremendous young man gone to soon #RIPJoseFernandez I will never forget your 1st MLB Start #2013NYC . #Electrifying
— LaTroy Hawkins (@LaTroyHawkins32) September 25, 2016
Sadden and numb right now...Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and @Marlins organization!!! #RIPJoseFernandez
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) 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
wow very sad new this morning...hands down one of my favorite guys to watch pitch! He brought nothing but intensity and passion #ripjose
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 25, 2016
Unbelievably saddened by the news this morning. Gone way too soon. Sending out prayers for Jose's family. pic.twitter.com/cwtZ5C9TWS
— Stephen Vogt (@SVogt1229) September 25, 2016
Saddened to hear the tragic news of Jose Fernandez. One of my favorite competitors to watch! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
— Rob Whalen (@RobWhalen38) September 25, 2016
RIP my brother... I am absolutely heartbroken, I don't think I ever saw you.. in the years we… https://t.co/K3djOVv9SX
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) September 25, 2016
Dang we lost a great one today RIP to one of the greatest pitchers I've seen my prayers go out to his family and friends .Gone way too soon
— Billy Hamilton (@BillyHamilton) September 25, 2016
Wow! I remember telling you how much of a fan I was of yours. I loved watching you pitch. My prayers and condolences go out to the Family pic.twitter.com/6QL18tGtW4
— Dwight Gooden (@DocGooden16) September 25, 2016
Baseball has lost not just a great talent but a great human #RIPJoseFernandez
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) September 25, 2016
The world has lost an amazing baseball player and an ever better person. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Jorge Soler (@JorgeSoler68) September 25, 2016
Remembering Jose Fernandez, Casey McGehee shared a very poignant story about his son.... https://t.co/MvpN9mBIRA pic.twitter.com/dEboxu7t3x
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) September 25, 2016
My sincere condolences to Jose's family, friends and the @Marlins. / Mi más sentido pésame a la familia y amigos de José, y @LosMarlins. pic.twitter.com/pwXYo32uNO
— Gary Sanchez (@ElGarySanchez) September 25, 2016
Such a loss for baseball, the Marlins, and all who loved passionate, genuine, exceedingly talented athletes. Rest peacefully, Jose Fernandez
— Dirk Hayhurst (@TheGarfoose) September 25, 2016
Condolences to family, fans, friends of Jose Fernandez. So talented, full of life. #greatloss @masnOrioles
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) September 25, 2016
