Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball pitcher |
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| Nationality | Cuban-American |
| Date of Birth | 31/07/1992 |
| Age | 24 years (died on 25, Sep, 2016) |
| Birthplace | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Date of Death | 25/09/2016 |
Latest News about José Fernández
25/09/2026
MLB and the Miami Marlins marked the 10-year anniversary of José Fernández's death with remembrance coverage reflecting on his impact on the franchise and the sport. The pieces revisited the tragedy of the boating accident that killed him in 2016 and highlighted how his legacy still resonates with teammates and fans.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | José D. Fernández |
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| Known For | Major League Baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins |
| Notable Achievement | National League Rookie of the Year |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" |
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| Weight | 215 lb |
| Batting Style | Right |
| Throwing Style | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Braulio Alonso High School, Tampa, Florida |
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Personal Life
| Background | Fled Cuba with his mother as a child and settled in the United States. |
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Family
| Mother | Name not publicly confirmed |
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Career
| Teams | Miami Marlins |
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| MLB Debut | 07/04/2013 |
| Draft | 2011 MLB Draft, 1st round, 14th overall by the Florida Marlins |
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Social Media
| X | https://twitter.com/josefernanzz |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Died in a boating accident at age 24. | |
| 2. Was considered one of baseball's brightest young pitchers. | |
| 3. His career was cut short after four MLB seasons. |