MLB players react to death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez
Young Marlins star Jose Fernandez was killed early Sunday morning in a boating accident.
Fernandez, one of the best young players in baseball, was one of three people killed in the crash, according to the Coast Guard. The boat crashed into rocks and was found capsized by search and rescue teams around 3 a.m. off the coast of Miami Beach, according to CBS Miami.
Fernandez’s tragic passing elicited emotional reactions from around the league.
Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) 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
Baseball is a family and we lost one of our own and one of our best.Taken too young.Too soon. Prayers for the family of Jose Fernandez. #rip
— Josh Zeid (@Josh_Zeid14) September 25, 2016
Wow life is short be grateful everyday that you are breathing Jose was a great player and even greater person..lost for words #mycondelences
— Darnell Sweeney (@_SweeneySwag) September 25, 2016