MLB players share grief after death of Jose Fernandez
The 24-year-old died in a tragic boating accident
The baseball world was left stunned by the tragic passing of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The 24-year-old all-star was in a boating accident on Sunday.
News spread quickly online as the Marlins ultimately decided to cancel their scheduled game against the Braves.
Statement from the Miami Marlins organization: <a href="https://t.co/6A4Rv6m2g9">pic.twitter.com/6A4Rv6m2g9</a>
—@MarlinsPlayers across Major League Baseball took to social media to share their grief and condolences over the shocking incident.
Heartbreaking. <a href="https://t.co/95aqBbXTgG">pic.twitter.com/95aqBbXTgG</a>
—@MikeyY626wow very sad new this morning...hands down one of my favorite guys to watch pitch! He brought nothing but intensity and passion <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ripjose?src=hash">#ripjose</a>
—@DAVIDprice24So sad. Prayers for Jose Fernandez and his family. Such a joy watching him play the game. He will truly be missed.
—@KrisBryant_23I will miss your love and passion for the game! Your smile was infectious and your personality was one of a kind! Devastated <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPJose?src=hash">#RIPJose</a> <a href="https://t.co/3RfYNVjoY7">pic.twitter.com/3RfYNVjoY7</a>
—@FreddieFreeman5Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPJoseFernandez?src=hash">#RIPJoseFernandez</a>
—@MStrooo6I dont have the words to describe the pain feel for the loss of my friend Jose. Goodbye, my friend. <a href="https://t.co/xvaa5z62RW">pic.twitter.com/xvaa5z62RW</a>
—@davidortizBigger than baseball. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPJose?src=hash">#RIPJose</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/brothers?src=hash">#brothers</a> <a href="https://t.co/YOc1TGqEKK">pic.twitter.com/YOc1TGqEKK</a>
—@MetsAbsolutely crushed and shocked at the news about Jo-Fez..My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the <a href="https://twitter.com/Marlins">@Marlins</a> org!
—@Bharper3407Absolutely devastated hearing about Jose. Thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and Marlins org.
—@MikeTroutHermano, wherever you are, you know how much I loved you. Sin palabras. My heart is with the families. <a href="https://t.co/JGVSRYXlMf">pic.twitter.com/JGVSRYXlMf</a>
—@YasielPuigIt was an especially tough day for Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who used to train with Fernandez before the '"cameras, money and fame."
Lance McCullers Jr. was a close friend of Jose Fernandez from their Tampa days. The news hit him hard. <a href="https://t.co/PSuy0h64yd">pic.twitter.com/PSuy0h64yd</a>
—@brianmctaggartOne of the best Jose Fernandez moments. Rest in Power. You'll never be forgotten. đđ»<br> <a href="https://t.co/P5Lvi1v0kj">pic.twitter.com/P5Lvi1v0kj</a>
—@esheikh_Love something in your life the way Jose Fernandez loved baseball... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/NFZcZnpa5J">pic.twitter.com/NFZcZnpa5J</a>
—@_joeyhayden