Miami (AFP) - Miami Marlins ace pitcher Jose Fernandez died early Sunday in a boating accident in Miami Beach, the Major League Baseball team confirmed.
"The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez," the club said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time."
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred also commented on the death of the 24-year-old, a rising star in the major leagues.
"All of Baseball is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernández," Manfred said.