Sports World Mourns Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez’s Shocking Death In Boating Accident

Please pray for Fernandez's family today..absolutely sickening news. Worst news to wake up to

— Travis Shaw (@travis_shaw21) 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

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Today baseball lost one of its brightest young stars, but humankind lost one of its most vibrant members. RIP Jose Fernandez.

— Craig Breslow (@CraigBreslow) September 25, 2016

Jose Fernandez was basically all the reasons we watch baseball and I don't really know what to say besides that.

— Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin) 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

Can't believe what I just read. It's a sad day in the baseball world. #rip Jose Fernandez

— Matt Barnes (@mattbarnesRHP) September 25, 2016

So sad to hear about Jose Fernandez. That hurts my heart #RIP

— Jk (@JosephKellyJr) 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

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

Look at this kid right here. Its just the goddam worst that hes gone. pic.twitter.com/EienxOW7lo

— KFC (@KFCBarstool) September 25, 2016

We deserved Jose Fernandez much longer than we got him. He was great for baseball. This news really sucks. pic.twitter.com/eN8rhmmAc5

— Michael Whitlow (@MAWhitlow) September 25, 2016

My heart is broken. #RIPjose

— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) September 25, 2016

#RIPJose you told me " train I want to make you proud " ….trust me you did my young bro pic.twitter.com/cHaV1Vk0cg

— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) September 25, 2016

Still in disbelief abt the Jose Fernandez news. RIP bro & my prayers go 2 the fam.

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 25, 2016

Teammate Dee Gordon at #Marlins mound kneeling and crying while in prayer

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 25, 2016

@BNightengale pic.twitter.com/nHVJTzG8iN

— Juan Castillo (@Metropolitanjc7) September 25, 2016

No. 16, forever in our hearts.

Dee Gordon will never forget his friend, José Fernández. pic.twitter.com/sCFlNhrRMN

— MLB (@MLB) 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

You loved striking me out, and teasing me about it. I'm going to miss you bro??? #puiglovesyou pic.twitter.com/o3tqohRv5U

— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) 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

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Jose Fernandez and the entire @Marlins organization. pic.twitter.com/UUVi9kV7Fj

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) 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

Saddened by the loss of José Fernandez. Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family.

— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) September 25, 2016

Infectious personality. Genuine. Competitor. Jose made this game better. Prayers go out to the families involved and the Marlins org.

— Dansby Swanson (@LieutenantDans7) September 25, 2016

I will miss your love and passion for the game! Your smile was infectious and your personality was one of a kind! Devastated #RIPJose pic.twitter.com/3RfYNVjoY7

— Freddie Freeman (@FreddieFreeman5) September 25, 2016

My last picture with my friend, last week. "Let's not take ourselves too seriously, it could all end tomorrow" :(.. pic.twitter.com/Klp83BZjpX

— Marlins_Man (@Marlins_Man) September 25, 2016

This is my favorite photo. I took it after he got a W vs Dodgers. He grabbed chair, watched fireworks. A big leaguer but always kid at heart pic.twitter.com/QwDzQ1sKCx

— Allison Williams (@AllisonW_Sports) September 25, 2016