José Fernández
Cuban-American baseball pitcher
Born
July 31st, 1992
32 years ago
Died
September 25th, 2016
8 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball for the Miami Marlins. Achieved significant success as a starting pitcher, winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2013. Earned selections to the MLB All-Star Game during his career. Born in Cuba, defected to the United States, and quickly made a name in baseball with strong performances on the mound. Tragically passed away in a boating accident in 2016 at a young age, leaving behind a promising career cut short.
Won National League Rookie of the Year in 2013
Selected to MLB All-Star Game
Led Miami Marlins as ace of the pitching staff
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