Watch 5 defining moments from José Fernández’s career
Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez pitching in a game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.
Image: AP Photo/David Goldman
By Nicole Gallucci2016-09-25 15:53:36 UTC
On Sunday morning Miami Marlins’ dominant pitcher José Fernández, 24, died in a boat crash near Miami Beach.
The young pitcher originally from Cuba — whose Major League Baseball career began in 2011 as a first-round draft selection for the Marlins — was at the top of his game. Upon reports of his death, fans began remembering some of his most defining moments on the baseball field.
1. Fernández hits his first career home run
Back in 2013, Fernández hit his first career homer as a rookie in a game against the Atlanta Braves, which ended up causing quite the commotion. Players cleared their benches to rush the field. A stunned Fernández admired the hit with a great deal of emotion before he journeyed to home plate.
2. This badass catch that shocked Toronto Blue Jays’ Troy Tulowitzki
“Did you catch that?” Tulowitzki asked, confused. “Yes I did,” Fernández confirmed with a nod and a grin at a 2013 game.
3. Fernández’s return to the Marlins post-Tommy John surgery
Fernández dazzled during his first game after surgery on a ligament in his right elbow. After just over a one-year recovery break from the field, Fernández returned with impressive pitching and even hit a home run.
4. Fernández plays in his first All Star game
In 2013, Fernández participated in his first legendary MLB All Star Game at just 20 years old, starting the first inning with a strikeout and impressive plays throughout the game.
5. His 500th strikeout
In the fourth inning of a 2016 game, Fernández struck out Cody Asche of the Phillies with a 97-mph heater. Fernández’s tenth strikeout of the game also marked the 500th strikeout of his career.
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