Miami Marlins Mourn the Loss of Starting Pitcher Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez, of the Miami Marlins, was killed along with his two friends
on Sunday, September 17 in Miami Beach Florida.
The Cuban American acted as the star pitcher to a Major League Baseball Team from 2013 until his previous accidental death. Specific details were released from the night of the death. It is said that the reasoning behind Fernandez’ sudden venture the night of his death sprouted from an argument between him and his girlfriend who is currently pregnant with their first child. He called two of his teammates, whom which declined to accompany him on that late night on the water. Outfielder, Marcell Ozuna, recalls telling him not to go out that late.
“That night I told him, ‘Don’t go out,” explained Ozuna. Two of his other friends responded and the three of them headed out to
catch some waves.
While heading back to shore, Fernandez’ Boat crashed into a Jetty around 3
AM.
Authorities reported no sign of alcohol or illegal substances on the site of
the crash but the official toxicology report is still pending.
As far as baseball, Fernandez’ death will impact the players emotionally and
physically.
Marlins’ manager, Don Mattingly, recently spoke of the detrimental effect that starting pitcher’s absence will have on the rest of the league. Not only will the absence effect the rotation of players, but it will also leave a hole in the rest of the starting lineup. The six foot two inch Cuban native averaged 33.8 earned runs this season. He also only allowed 13 home runs this season. After only 3 seasons, Fernandez reached accolades such as National League Rookie of the Year (2013) and playing as a two-time all-star. Drafted in 2013, Jose quickly became the franchise’s star player.
“When you watched him pitch, he loved it so much. He had so much
emotion, said baseball analyst Buster Olney.
Fernandez will be missed by the players and staff of the Miami Marlins as
well as baseball fans around the world.