Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez killed in boating crash

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed early Sunday in a boating crash, according to a baseball source.

Fernandez, 24, was originally scheduled to start Sunday, in what have been his likely final outing of the season.

Fernandez was the team’s first-round draft pick in 2011, was the National League rookie of the year in 2013. He was finishing up on his finest season in the majors.

The death leaves the team in shock. Along with outfield Giancarlo Stanton, he was the best player on the team and one of the top 10 in the league.

The Marlins issued a statement on Sunday: “The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our thoughts and prayer sare with his family at this very difficult time.”

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article104071446.html#storylink=cpy


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