The life of Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández ended tragically after he was involved in a boating accident in Miami early this morning. Understandably, the baseball and general sports world were devastated by the loss of the bright, 24-year-old Cuban star, who exuded a child-like joy both on and off the mound.Marlins Manager Don Mattingly tearfully remembers the life and legacy of José Fernández. pic.twitter.com/BeuYgxHPHV
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 25, 2016
Statement from the Miami Marlins organization: pic.twitter.com/6A4Rv6m2g9
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 25, 2016
Statement from Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria: pic.twitter.com/niEFiSfaq7
— Todd Dybas (@Todd_Dybas) September 25, 2016
We are stunned and devastated by the tragic news that Jose Fernandez, 24, has died in a boating accident. https://t.co/QIBcnIYJ1i pic.twitter.com/SDZoL6NMEb
— MLB (@MLB) September 25, 2016
The mound at Marlins Park pic.twitter.com/X4yp7CE7QE
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) September 25, 2016
Marlins Park tribute to José Fernandez. #Marlins #MLB @Marlins @MLB pic.twitter.com/Mj3BZ5XCNL
— Christina De Nicola (@CDeNicola13) September 25, 2016
My favorite Jose Fernandez wasn't on the field. It was the love and joy he showed when he realized his grandma was going to see him pitch. pic.twitter.com/gzgd6IS85u
— Cards Nation (@CardsNation13) September 25, 2016
Rest in power, brother pic.twitter.com/VW24AKV4Ij
— Ryan Cortes (@Ryan_Cortes) September 25, 2016
Rest in Power Jose Fernandez. The world lost a great baseball player, but more importantly an even better person. Prayers up for his family.
— Kyrie Irving (@KyrieIrving) September 25, 2016
Moment of silence for Jose Fernandez in San Diego. pic.twitter.com/Bkm2okUS9h
— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) September 25, 2016
Several players took to social media to express their grief over Fernández's death:.@MiamiDolphins held a moment of silence for Jose Fernandez https://t.co/YgXhLGVg6u pic.twitter.com/zVuaZpcrQl
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) September 25, 2016
No. 16, forever in our hearts. Dee Gordon will never forget his friend, José Fernández. pic.twitter.com/sCFlNhrRMN
— MLB (@MLB) September 25, 2016
David Ortiz honoring his friend Jose Fernandez today. pic.twitter.com/UZrWRJoH6M
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez was 1 of the biggest talents I'd ever seen & a heart to match. Devastated by this. Heart goes out to Jose's family & @Marlins
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 25, 2016
Praying for the family, friends and teammates of Jose Fernandez.. Today is a sad day for baseball.. He will be missed by us all..
— Matt Carpenter (@MattCarp13) September 25, 2016
There are no words to describe the sickness and sadness I feel this morning over the loss of Jose Fernandez. RIP my friend!
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) September 25, 2016
You loved striking me out, and teasing me about it. I'm going to miss you bro #puiglovesyou pic.twitter.com/o3tqohRv5U
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016
Yasiel Puig on the death of his friend, José Fernández: "I still can't believe that he left life." https://t.co/Z2KMB8sM7z
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 25, 2016
And just to give you a reminder of the kind of person that Fernández was, here is a video of him celebrating a big hit from his teammate Giancarlo Stanton. May we all take such delight in the people around us. Rest in peace, José."We all knew how charismatic he was." Yoenis Cespedes discusses the loss of Jose Fernandez: pic.twitter.com/yx4rCBZvt5
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 25, 2016