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A fan is in disbelief at Marlins Park after learning Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__22_]()
A remembrance shirt at a makeshift memorial in honor of Jose Fernandez sits outside Marlins Park, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)![josefernandezothertop]()
Fan Andrew Gonzalez kneels to pay respect for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident early Sunday. Fans created a makeshift memorial at Marlins Park in Miami. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![jose5]()
Marlins fan Ramon Rosario Sr. reads a verse from the Bible while another fan prays in front of a makeshift memorial at Marlins park in memory of pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident early Sunday. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![jose1]()
Gabriel Diaz plays catch in honor of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a tragic boating accident early Sunday. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![jose7]()
Miami Marlins fans created a makeshift memorial at Marlins Park in memory of the ballclub's pitcher Jose Fernandez. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![jose10]()
Christopher Alvarez kneels for a prayer at Marlins Park. Miami Marlins fans created a makeshift memorial at Marlins Park in memory of the ballclub's pitcher Jose Fernandez. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![jose2]()
Maria de Nacimiento signs a message for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident early Sunday. Fans created a makeshift memorial at Marlins Park in Miami. (Photo: Rodolfo Roman/Fox News Latino)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__18_]()
Luis Ruiz, 14, signs a remembrance shirt at a makeshift memorial in honor of Jose Fernandez sits outside Marlins Park, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__20_]()
A make shift memorial in honor of Jose Fernandez sits outside Marlins Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__4_]()
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during a moment of silence in honor of deceased Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__13_]()
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Fidel Garcia of Miami places flowers at a memorial at Marlins Park for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Fernandez died in a boating accident. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__17_]()
David P. Samson, center, president of the Miami Marlins, covers his face during press conference to announce the death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__10_]()
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: The Seattle Mariners observe a moment of silence in remembrance of Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins before the game against the Minnesota Twins on September 25, 2016 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fernandez passed away overnight in a boating accident in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__5_]()
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: A fan of the Tampa Bay Rays holds a sign honoring Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez before a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 25, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__11_]()
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Robbie Grossman #36 of the Minnesota Twins touches a jersey hung in the dugout in remembrance of Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins as teammate Eddie Rosario #20 looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners on September 25, 2016 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fernandez passed away overnight in a boating accident in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__8_]()
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Members of the Tampa Bay Rays pause for a moment of silence for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez prior to their game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__14_]()
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: A memorial is shown at a gate of Marlins Park for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Fernandez died in a boating accident. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__15_]()
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Houston Astros fans take a moment of silence in memory of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez who died in a motor boat accident early Sunday morning before the Houston Astros played the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minute Maid Park on September 25, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__21_]()
A baseball with number 16 written on it sits on a makeshift memorial in honor of Jose Fernandez sits outside Marlins Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__12_]()
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Items are placed at a memorial at Marlins Park for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Fernandez died in a boating accident. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)![Jose_Fernandez_memory__1_]()
Houston Astros relief pitcher David Paulino holds his cap with "RIP 16" written on it in honor of Miami Marlins' Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning in Miami Beach, before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)Miami team and community devastated by José Fernández’s death
The back story of Jose Fernandez, who escaped from Cuba by boat on his fourth try as a teenager, made his death early Sunday that much more heart-wrenching. The charismatic Miami Marlins ace was killed in a boating accident at age 24.
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