The baseball world mourns the tragic loss of Marlins ace Jose Fernandez

By foxsports

Published Sep. 25, 2016 9:45 a.m. ET

The baseball world awoke Sunday to the horrible news that Marlins ace Jose Fernandez had been killed in a tragic boating accident.

Fernandez, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year and a two-time All-Star, was just 24 years old.

The overall reaction was that of disbelief, shock and incredible sadness. Here is a sampling of the reaction from the baseball community:

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— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 25, 2016

I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I lost my brother today and can't quite… https://t.co/1wD0h3IBaG
— Giancarlo Stanton (@Giancarlo818) September 25, 2016

Hermano, wherever you are, you know how much I loved you. Sin palabras. My heart is with the families. pic.twitter.com/JGVSRYXlMf
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016

Damn man it's raining at your mothers house bro...God and ALL his angels are crying down tears of joy on us because you came HOME. #JDF16
— Dee Gordon (@FlashGJr) September 25, 2016

Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) 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

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I dont have the words to describe the pain feel for the loss of my friend Jose. Goodbye, my friend. pic.twitter.com/xvaa5z62RW
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 25, 2016

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Shocked & saddened by the loss of @JDFernandez16. An incredible player but even better human being. My condolences to his family & teammates
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) September 25, 2016

Absolutely crushed and shocked at the news about Jo-Fez..My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the @Marlins org!
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) September 25, 2016

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Sickening morning. Can't wrap my head around this news. Thoughts and prayers to Jose's family and the Marlins Organization. #RIPJose
— Justin Upton (@JUST_JUP) September 25, 2016

Been trying to think of what to say or how to comprehend all of this and the truth is there are… https://t.co/Nngx8Oc74i
— Christian Yelich (@ChristianYelich) September 25, 2016

Today is a sad day in baseball. Jose Fernandez brought an intensity to this game that could naturally ignite an entire stadium #RIPJose
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) September 25, 2016

So sad to hear about @JDFernandez16 I will pray that his family, teammates and friends find strength to endure this tragic loss
— Adam Wainwright (@UncleCharlie50) September 25, 2016

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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

My heart is broken. #RIPjose
— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) September 25, 2016

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RIP José Fernández. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and close ones during these very… https://t.co/hPsCwqlnza
— Jose Reyes (@lamelaza_7) September 25, 2016

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Words can't express the shock and sadness the @MLB community feels over the loss of Jose Fernandez. Thoughts and prayers for all his family.
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) September 25, 2016

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Sadden and numb right now...Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and @Marlins organization!!! #RIPJoseFernandez
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 25, 2016

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Baseball has lost not just a great talent but a great human #RIPJoseFernandez
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) September 25, 2016

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Words cannot express the way we feel on the passing of Jose Fernandez . My thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends. #rip
— Russell Martin (@russellmartin55) September 25, 2016

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RIP my bro @JDFernandez16 . Sad and horrible news. You left us to soon. May God bless you and your family and everyone effected by accident.
— Yonder Alonso (@YonderalonsoU) September 25, 2016

Shocked and saddened seeing the news this morning. Thoughts and prayers got out to family, friends, and Miami. #RIPJose
— Kyle Schwarber (@kschwarb12) 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

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Deepest condolences to the @Marlins and Jose Fernandez's family and friends. #RIPJose
— Kevin Youkilis (@KYouk_2036) September 25, 2016

Baseball lost a great talent today, the world lost a true joy, a shining light, and beautiful person who spread his love #JoseFernandez #RIP
— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) September 25, 2016

Waking up knowing that one of my good friends is gone breaks my heart! #RIP José and GOD has… https://t.co/dRNzh3AHz0
— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) September 25, 2016

Sad sad news this morning. A special player gone too early. Thoughts and prays going up to the Fernandez family. #RIP
— Trea Turner (@treavturner) September 25, 2016

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Couldn't believe my eyes this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandez family. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Matt Moore (@MattyMoe55) September 25, 2016

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The world has lost an amazing baseball player and an ever better person.My heart goes out to Jose's family pic.twitter.com/P3nV5yK10n
— Jorge Soler (@JorgeSoler68) September 25, 2016

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Such a sad day around the baseball community.... blown away by this news #RIPJose
— J.D. Martinez (@JDMartinez14) September 25, 2016

Jose Fernandez had amazing stuff and is loved and respected by our @MLB family. My thoughts are with his family and team today. @Marlins pic.twitter.com/l3zbCT8g6o
— Billy Butler (@BillyButlerNY) September 25, 2016

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Saddened and truly speechless by the news of Jose Fernandez this morning. Such a great young talent gone far to soon. #RIP16
— Jason Motte (@JMotte30) September 25, 2016

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#JoseFernandez just wow. Such a huge loss for the baseball family. Such a bright star on and off the field. You will be missed!
— David Aardsma (@TheDA53) September 25, 2016

#RIPJoseFernandez tragic news to see at anytime.
— paul maholm (@paul_maholm) September 25, 2016

My heart aches for family of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez .. So young.. too soon #MLB
— Chris Myers (@The_ChrisMyers) September 25, 2016

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