The baseball world was stunned by the tragic death of Miami Marlins All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez in a boating accident on Sunday at the age of 24.
As news of his untimely passing spread, many throughout baseball expressed their condolences on social media.
Statement from the Miami Marlins organization: pic.twitter.com/6A4Rv6m2g9
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 25, 2016
Statement from #MLBPA50 Executive Director Tony Clark on the passing of Jose Fernandez of the @Marlins ... pic.twitter.com/yioRP3qGS9
— #MLBPA50 (@MLB_PLAYERS) September 25, 2016
Commissioner Rob Manfred on the heartbreaking loss of José Fernández. pic.twitter.com/mYv6aCWhRc
— 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
Descansa en paz buen amigo... pic.twitter.com/8jqgF22grO
— Aroldis Chapman (@AChapman_105) 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
Bigger than baseball. #RIPJose #brothers pic.twitter.com/YOc1TGqEKK
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 25, 2016
Absolutely crushed and shocked at the news about Jo-Fez..My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and the @Marlins org!
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) September 25, 2016
Such sad news about Jose Fernandez. His passion and charisma for this game was 1 of a kind. #RIPJoseFernandez. The game will never forget u.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) September 25, 2016
Absolutely devastated hearing about Jose. Thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and Marlins org.
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) 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
Saddened by the loss of José Fernandez. Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family.
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) 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 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
Heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/95aqBbXTgG
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) September 25, 2016
Words can't express the shock and sadness the @MLB community feels over the loss of Jose Fernandez. Thoughts and prayers for all his family.
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) September 25, 2016
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
Wow, so speechless right now. My condolences goes out to the Fernandez family and the families of the other victims. Gone way to soon. #RIP
— Albert Almora Jr. (@albertalmora) September 25, 2016
There are no words to describe the sickness and sadness I feel this morning over the loss of Jose Fernandez. RIP my friend!
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) September 25, 2016
Stunned over the tragic news about Jose. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
— Matt Harvey (@MattHarvey33) September 25, 2016
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
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
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
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
— Eddie Pérez 12 (@Eperez1212) September 25, 2016
Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. #RIPJoseFernandez
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) September 25, 2016
Sad to hear the news this morning. Jose always wore a Big League smile. He will be missed. Praying for his family and friends. #Love
— Ian Desmond (@IDesmond20) September 25, 2016
Very sad day!! What a tremendous young man gone to soon #RIPJoseFernandez I will never forget your 1st MLB Start #2013NYC . #Electrifying
— LaTroy Hawkins (@LaTroyHawkins32) September 25, 2016
Mi mas grande pesame a la familia Fernandez hoy el beisbol esta de luto descansa en paz hermano R.I.P pic.twitter.com/PoWpdoPp4N
— Henry Urrutia (@henryurrutia51) September 25, 2016
I cant stop crying. The passing of Jose Fernandez has really hit me hard. Rip to a great player and most importantly a great human being.
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) September 25, 2016