Sports world reacts to news of Jose Fernandez's shocking death
Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez was one of three people who died in a boating accident at Miami Beach on Sunday morning. He was 24.
As word of his death spread, the sports world took to Twitter to react to the shocking news.
Statement from the Miami Marlins organization: pic.twitter.com/6A4Rv6m2g9
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) 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
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
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
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
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
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
Like Jose, cherish every moment of everyday. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) September 25, 2016
Can't be true. CANNOT be true!
— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) September 25, 2016
My heart is with Jose's and the other victims' families, and my cherished Marlins family. My deepest condolences. This is heartbreaking
— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) September 25, 2016
Woke up to terrible news! Our baseball community has been hit hard from the loss of Jose. May God bless his family ????????#LongLiveJose
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) September 25, 2016
Terrible news about Jose Fernandez. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
— Jacob deGrom (@JdeGrom19) September 25, 2016
What an infectious smile, love for his family, and passion that he had for this game. You will def be missed my friend. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Todd Frazier (@FlavaFraz21) September 25, 2016
Absolutely sick to my stomach right now. RIP Jose. Thinking and praying for you and your loved ones!
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) September 25, 2016
I tend to stay off of Twitter on start days but I cannot believe the news about Jose Fernandez. The game and the world just lost a great one
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) September 25, 2016
Saddened by the loss of José Fernandez. Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family.
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) September 25, 2016
Man my heart hurts. Waking up to tragic news of Jose Fernandez, one of the best pitchers in the game. Prayers up! Rest in paradise bro. #16
— Delino DeShields (@LinoDeShields) September 25, 2016
Like everyone else I cannot believe the news I woke up to. My heart is beyond grieved for his family, the Marlins, and those men that suit..
— Steve Cishek (@srSHREK31) 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
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
We send our our deepest condolences to Jose Fernandez's family and to the Miami Marlins. Rest In Peace.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 25, 2016
I am so sick right now as I wake up to hear this terrible news. Jose you will be missed by so many and I will never forget you as a teammate
— Justin Ruggiano (@justinruggiano) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez is one of the most genuine guys I've ever played with. He loved life, he loved baseball…..he will be missed dearly.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) September 25, 2016
Absolutely crushed hearing the news about Jose. Brought so much energy and passion towards life! You will be missed Papo RIP
— Eric Hosmer (@TheRealHos35) 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
I'm still in shock. The world has lost a remarkable person. You will be missed and my heart goes out to the Fernandez family. #RIPjose
— Gaby Sanchez (@GabySanchez15) 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
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jose Fernandez, his family and the entire Marlins organization during this incredibly difficult time.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 25, 2016
Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) September 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of José Fernández as well as the Marlins organization and fans.
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 25, 2016
Our thoughts are with the Marlins and Jose's family this morning.
A bright star gone way too soon.
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 25, 2016
There are days you don't want to open Twitter and see the news. RIP Jose Fernandez. Heartbroken.
— Joe Posnanski (@JPosnanski) September 25, 2016
We are heartbroken by the news of Jose Fernandez's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & the entire Marlins organization.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 25, 2016
The Atlanta Braves organization sends our deepest condolences to the family of Jose Fernandez and to the Marlins organization.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 25, 2016
Saddened to hear the tragic news of Jose Fernandez. One of my favorite competitors to watch! Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
— Rob Whalen (@RobWhalen38) September 25, 2016
It is with heavy hearts that we send our deepest condolences to the Miami Marlins organization and to José's friends, family and loved ones.
— Houston Astros (@astros) September 25, 2016
Sad news about Jose Fernandez… RIP, he was my age!!!!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) September 25, 2016
This just doesn't feel real yo.
— Tyrone Perry Jr™ (@Tyroneperryjr) September 25, 2016
So sad to hear about Jose Fernandez. That hurts my heart #RIP
— Jk (@JosephKellyJr) September 25, 2016
Oh my. My stomach is in knots. Prayers go out to Jose Fernandez's family, the Marlins and the baseball family. Sad day.
— Logan Bawcom (@LoganBawcom) September 25, 2016
R.I.P Jose Fernandez
— ReggieEvans30 (@ReggieEvans30) September 25, 2016
#RIPJoseFernandez tragic news to see at anytime.
— paul maholm (@paul_maholm) September 25, 2016
RIP Jose Fernandez. Prayers to the Fernandez family and to the Marlins organization.
— David Hernandez (@DHern_30) September 25, 2016
RIP Jose Fernandez. ????????
— Aaron Sanchez (@A_Sanch41) 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
Heart broken for Jose Fernandez, this is not real life. How. God bless him
— Guerrero Academy (@mhallbaseball) September 25, 2016
Oh my god, please tell me this isn't real life.
— Tommy Toledo (@TommyToledo13) September 25, 2016
The Bulls join the baseball community in mourning the passing of Jose Fernandez.
RIP to a true baseball talent.
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) September 25, 2016
Unbelievable news about José. Sad day in baseball, a crazy talented young man taken too soon. Thoughts and prayers with him and his family
— Phil Klein (@PhilKlein31) September 25, 2016
Very saddened to hear about the loss of Jose Fernandez, baseball lost one of the best in the game. Praying for the Marlins and his family!
— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) 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
Prayers for José and his family, as well as the others on the boat. An amazing competitor who was fun to watch.
— Gordon Beckham (@gordonbeckham) September 25, 2016
My gosh. Just sick in my stomach hearing about Jose Fernandez. Praying for his family, friends, and teammates…
— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) September 25, 2016