OMG: Jose Fernandez Killed in Boating Accident

[clydepepper]

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[vintagebaseballcardguy]

A terrific young talent gone too soon. Prayers to his family....

[yanksfan09]

Can't believe it. He was the most exciting young pitcher to watch. He may have had the nastiest raw stuff I've ever witnessed. What a horrible loss to the game. Prayers to his family and the Marlins.

[rjackson44]

im stunned

[Topps206]

This is as stunning as it gets. R.I.P.

We lost somebody who could've been a Hall of Famer.

[icollectDCsports]

A truly great young player, joyful personality, and particularly beloved by the Cuban-American citizens of Miami. He risked his life to defect to this country. I feel terrible for his family, those close to him, his teammates, the citizens of Miami, and all Marlins fans. A tremendous loss. RIP

[Snapolit1]

Awful awful awful. And was about to become a father. So tragic.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Wow, I'm at a loss for words. This is so heartbreaking. The kid had so much passion and love for the game and off the field.

[bravos4evr]

wow.... man, really tough blow for the Marlins and his family. One of the best arms in MLB gone at 24..... eesh

[clydepepper]

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[Shoeless Moe]

and I know probably not the time to question this, but have to....anyone know why his start today was pushed back to tomorrow (Monday).

Had it not, you wonder if he's out at 3 a.m. the night b4 a start.

[z28jd]

First thing I thought of, which shows my vintage baseball mind, is Charlie Ferguson passing away after the 1887 season. He was also 24 when he pitched his last game. A superstar in the making with 99 career wins already, plus he batted .337 and drove in 85 runs his last year, taking turns in the infield when he wasn't on the mound. A budding superstar at the time and possibly a future Hall of Famer. I don't think Ferguson's Old Judge card prices really reflect the tragedy of his passing from typhoid fever.

(I have one of his cards, but no scan, so here's a random one I found of Google)

[bravos4evr]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

and I know probably not the time to question this, but have to....anyone know why his start today was pushed back to tomorrow (Monday).

Had it not, you wonder if he's out at 3 a.m. the night b4 a start.

they were in the wildcard hunt and played the mets mon , they were hoping his start could allow them to pick up a a whole win towards the WC rather than a 50/50 shot of half a win by starting against the braves and then hoping the mets lost too.

but yeah, I doubt he's out late with a noon start today.... but that's life

[the 'stache]

I'm still shocked. I was a huge fan. Jose played the game the right way, and his enthusiasm was infectious. As far as pitchers go, he was a beast! I agree, some of the nastiest stuff I've ever seen. To come back from Tommy John the way he did this season....man, I just can't believe it.

This is a terrible, terrible loss for baseball. My heart goes out to his family, and the Marlins fans & organization.

I was just going to send this in for grading, too.



Rest in Peace, Jose.

[the 'stache]

Two young men I thought were going to be absolute superstars gone so young, and in such close proximity. I'm still not over Oscar Taveras' tragic death. Now this.

Hug your loved ones close tonight, folks. Nothing is guaranteed. Life is a gift, and it can be over in the blink of an eye.

[kylebicking]

I rarely post here (hi, everyone)... watch the first five minutes of this clip... grab some tissues to soak up those tears. Such a painful loss. I wish more professional athletes were like Jose, across all sports. Imagine losing your childhood hero today. That's what just happened to too many young fans. I can't wait to hug my grandmother again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5JW7fcf1qg

[sreader3]

Just tragic. Couldn't help but think of another NL Rookie of the Year who left us way too early.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/f...to-glow-021314

[EvilKing00]

wow - prayers to his family as well as the 2 others who were killed. very sad day for the mlb as it just lost a good guy and a great talent.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Just tragic. Couldn't help but think of another NL Rookie of the Year who left us way too early.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/f...to-glow-021314

Jofer's tragic passing reminds me of Lyman Bostock . He also died towards the end of his fourth season ending what was a promising career. RIP Jofer.

[Snapolit1]

Fernandez under influence of cocaine and alcohol at time of crash. Terrible.

Driving a speed boat in the dark of night at high speed under the influence of coke. Really bad idea on many levels.

[FirstYearCards]

I guess we're all blessed the Gods put rocks there instead of a family. Happens all to often in traffic accidents. Although I'm sure he never did any car driving under those intoxications.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Fernandez under influence of cocaine and alcohol at time of crash. Terrible.

Driving a speed boat in the dark of night at high speed under the influence of coke. Really bad idea on many levels.

Yeah it gets worse and worse plus not just under the influence a .14 which pretty dang high plus cocaine.. (yes we cant prove who was driving yet but it was his boat)

We really going to name public schools after him? Plus he knew he had a baby on the way..

Like someone said, luckily it was just rocks and not people they ran into. I still disagree that a man's last actions if it results in a the death of innocent people can't taint many years of good work. If they release these toxicology reports when they were first available instead having to be sued to release them the narrative about Jose Fernandez would of been a lot different in terms of the celebration part

One of the passengers didnt have cocaine in their system as well so it wasnt a group thing.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Wow...I wanted to keep his cards I have but now I am having second thoughts

[Snapolit1]

Was a great player but like a lot of people in their 20s think they are invincible.

I tell my kids all the time about the hockey goaltender from NJ who was killed years ago speeding. His reflexes were superhuman quick and had perception skills than none of us mere mortals will come anywhere near. If he can lose control of a car on a turn speeding all of us can. Speed kills.

[clydepepper]

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[Cliff Bowman]

If three men who were sober and clean decided it was a brilliant idea to take a speedboat out on the ocean at one in the morning with the knowledge that there were unseeable deadly hazards in the dark around them, I would be bewildered. It makes sense now.

[1963Topps Set]

Did I miss something, but why wasn't the Tim Crews boat accident mentioned?

[insidethewrapper]

Makes you wonder how many of these players are using cocaine etc.

[clydepepper]

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