Major League Baseball pitcher Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins has died, the team confirmed in a statement on Sunday. Media reports said he was killed in a boating accident on Miami Beach. He was 24.
“The Miami Marlins organisation is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time,” the statement said.
Fernandez was one of three people killed in the accident, according to media reports.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a call about a possible accident at 3am local time (11am UAE), according to a CBS report.
They found an overturned boat which had apparently crashed on rocks.
Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves has been cancelled as a mark of respect.
Fernandez won the 2013 Rookie of the Year award and was considered one of baseball’s most electric young talents. He was second in MLB with 253 strikeouts this season.
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