A day after the shocking news broke that one of baseball's brightest stars was killed in a boating accident, many are still stunned about the tragic death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez.
Once the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that Fernandez was one of three men killed, the Marlins held an emotional press conference and canceled Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves.
The 24-year-old was also remembered by other Major League ballclubs, fellow pitchers on opposing teams as well as several media members and just about everyone in the sport's world as this loss is still being absorbed.
Here are some reactions that flooded social media after word of Fernandez's death spread:
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Jose Fernandez. Jose represented hope, inspiration and greatness.
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) 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
The Mets remember Jose Fernandez by hanging a jersey in their dugout during today's game. pic.twitter.com/E198urNsEQ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 25, 2016
The tragic death of Jose Fernandez is one of the saddest sports stories I can ever remember. A vibrant upbeat guy with a special talent. RIP
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) September 25, 2016
I jus landed to this awful awful news. I didn't know #JoseFernandez but I was a fan from afar… https://t.co/jQcXuXZvcL
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) 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
That Jose Fernandez should have escaped from Cuba, saved his drowning mother, flourished here, only to meet this end, breaks the heart.
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) 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
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
You loved striking me out, and teasing me about it. I'm going to miss you bro???????????? #puiglovesyou pic.twitter.com/o3tqohRv5U
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016
VIDEO: Freddie Freeman at a loss for words on the death of Jose Fernandez. @680_The_Fan pic.twitter.com/Sdbs9XAurw
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) September 25, 2016
Growing memorial outside Marlins Park. @680_The_Fan pic.twitter.com/DqDHP7yZSy
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) September 25, 2016
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