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Tragedy struck the baseball world and the city of Miami this morning, as it was announced that Marlins ace Jose Fernandez has passed away after a boating accident. Fernandez was only 24 years old. Along with his family and friends, the city of Miami and the baseball world will be deeply effected by this tragedy. Many stars in the baseball world took to Twitter to express their disbelief at the news of the tragedy.
David Ortiz, who told Tampa Bay to cancel their ceremony for him in honor of Jose, took to Twitter to express his disbelief:
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
Clark Spencer, a Marlins reporter for the Miami Herald, shared that Dee Gordon entered the ballpark in tears:
Dee Gordon was crying as he walked into ballpark
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) September 25, 2016
Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who like Fernandez is from Cuba, shared his reaction on Twitter:
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
Dan Haren, who ended his career in Miami, had nothing but praise for Jose:
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
Lance McCullers, a pitcher for the Astros who was close friends with Jose in high school, posted his reaction on Twitter:
I am heartbroken right now... RIP my man, your kind heart and smile will never be forgotten... #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/4pKC9EOeKI
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) September 25, 2016
Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier will miss Jose’s personality:
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
Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton posted about Fernandez’s passing on Instagram:
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
Former Marlin Hanley Ramirez expressed his disbelief on Twitter:
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
Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich also posted about Jose on Instagram:
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
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer posted about his friend’s passing:
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
Miami’s Single-A team, the Jupiter Hammerheads, took to Twitter to post about Fernandez:
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family and friends of our former Hammerhead José Fernandez. We are so saddened by today's tragic loss.
— Jupiter Hammerheads (@GoHammerheads) September 25, 2016