The Miami Marlins lost their star pitcher in a boat accident that took two other lives as well.
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Florida Wildlife Commission spokesperson: José Fernández’s death a “tragic loss”: “He was pillar to our community.” https://t.co/MIdK7M9TVx
— ABC News (@ABC) September 25, 2016
From Fox News:
Miami Marlins ace pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed Sunday morning after a boat crash in Miami Beach, the team announced.
The 24-year-old Fernandez was one of three people killed in the early morning collision.
“The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez,” a team statement said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.”
Fernandez posted a photo of his girlfriend sporting a “baby bump” on his Instagram page last week, announcing that the couple were expecting their first child.
“I’m so glad you came into my life,” Fernandez wrote in that post. “I’m ready for where this journey is gonna take us together.”
Sunday’s game between the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves in Miami was cancelled after the death of the star right hander.
That’s pretty awful.
Fernandez was born in Cuba and he attempted to defect three times before finally reaching the U.S. in 2007 with his mother.
May he rest in peace.