Pitcher Jose Fernandez, 24, of the Miami Marlins was reportedly killed in a boating crash on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENTMiami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating crash early Sunday morning in south Florida, the Miami Herald reports. “The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of José Fernández,” the statement read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.” The 24-year-old pitcher was boating with two friends off Miami Beach when their 32-foot boat hit rocks and capsized, NBC Miami reported. He went on to became the youngest Cuban-born player to make an All-Star debut, the Herald reported at the time.
Source: Huffington Post September 25, 2016 14:10 UTC