Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández, who defected from Cuba at 15 and went on to become one of the baseball's brightest stars, was killed early Sunday in a boating accident. Fernández, who was 24, and two other men were found dead after their boat was discovered at the entrance of Miami Harbor. Drugs and alcohol did not appear to be factors in the accident, but investigators had been unable to get under the overturned wreckage. Autopsies have not been conducted. None of the three victims was wearing a life vest. But his story is about more than baseball accolades, and Mattingly certainly isn't the only person to shed tears over Fernández's death. The oft-smiling Fernández had many friends in the game, owing to his cheerful demeanor and fierce competitiveness. He also owned what Miami Herald sportswriter Dan Le Batard once called a "rags to pitches" story that many, especially those in Florida's Cuban-American communities, found inspiring.
This is very devastating and touches so many. He was such an inspiration to so many and it is so difficult to read about people like this dying.
This is very devastating and touches so many. He was such an inspiration to so many and it is so difficult to read about people like this dying.
It is so sad that this legend had to die. He has inspired so many people and I know he is and will be missed.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a tragedy and seemingly senseless death. He inspired many and showed the world that you can be what you want to be regardless of your background.
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