MLB world pays respects to Jose Fernandez on anniversary of his death

The Major League Baseball world was dealt a massive blow three years ago Wednesday after tragic events in Florida.

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, one of the true rising stars in the game, was killed in a boating accident in Miami Beach. He was just 24 years old.

Three years later, and the baseball world is paying its respects to the gone-to-soon Fernandez.

José Fernández Staredown & Makeup with Jayson Werth.

"Why were you looking at me?"

"Because you were looking at me" 😀😢 pic.twitter.com/V6HE15vucA
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 25, 2019

Three years ago today, three people tragically died. We promised to remember. We do. Jose Fernandez is missed every day by his family, teammates and community. Freedom is everything. Love will prevail. Memories won’t fade. #jdf16
— David P. Samson (@DavidPSamson) September 25, 2019

https://twitter.com/MaxWildstein/status/1176900610337234945?s=20

Today marks 3 years since the baseball world lost Jose Fernandez. pic.twitter.com/4dI1NhaF3y
— Cut4 (@Cut4) September 25, 2019

It remains one of the hardest stories I have had to cover in my professional career. I will never forget waking up three years ago to find out @Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had died.
Here are a few thoughts on @MarlinManiac I would like to share.https://t.co/jxk6q6WjTN
— Marlin Maniac (@MarlinManiac) September 25, 2019

3 years ago one of @MLB ‘s most talented pitchers passed away. He was a star, he was full of life, he was electric. No doubt about it that he was on his way to the Bronx. Jose Fernandez had such a bright future ahead of him. RIP #16 You’re missed 😢pic.twitter.com/Fa44cz91OT
— Frank Negron (@coolguy924) September 25, 2019

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