MLB players react to death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez

“Absolutely crushed hearing the news about Jose [Fernandez],” Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer wrote.

Young Marlins star Jose Fernandez was killed early Sunday morning in a boating accident. 

Fernandez, one of the best young players in baseball, was one of three people killed in the crash, according to the Coast Guard. The boat crashed into rocks and was found capsized by search and rescue teams around 3 a.m. off the coast of Miami Beach, according to CBS Miami. 

Fernandez’s tragic passing elicited emotional reactions from around the league. 

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 (@bryceharper3) September 25, 2016

Absolutely devastated hearing about Jose. Thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and Marlins org.

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) September 25, 2016

Sick to my stomach. Can't believe this. #RIPJoseFernandez

— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) September 25, 2016

Jose Fernandez is one of the most genuine guys I've ever played with. He loved life, he loved baseball.....he will be missed dearly.

— dan haren (@ithrow88) September 25, 2016

Damn man it's raining at your mothers house bro...God and ALL his angels are crying down tears of joy on us because you came HOME. #JDF16

— Dee Strange-Gordon (@FlashGJr) September 25, 2016

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No words can fully express a loss like this...baseball and the world lost a true warrior today. Rest in peace brother.

— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) September 25, 2016

Such sad news about Jose Fernandez. His passion and charisma for this game was 1 of a kind. #RIPJoseFernandez. The game will never forget u.

— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) 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

wow very sad new this morning...hands down one of my favorite guys to watch pitch! He brought nothing but intensity and passion #ripjose

— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 25, 2016

My heart is with Jose's and the other victims' families, and my cherished Marlins family. My deepest condolences. This is heartbreaking

— Hanley Ramirez ⚾️ (@HanleyRamirez) September 25, 2016

Saddened by the loss of José Fernandez. Sending thoughts and prayers out to his family.

— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) 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

Words can't express the shock and sadness the @MLB community feels over the loss of Jose Fernandez. Thoughts and prayers for all his family.

— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) September 25, 2016

Sickening morning. Can't wrap my head around this news. Thoughts and prayers to Jose's family and the Marlins Organization. #RIPJose

— Justin Upton (@JUST_JUP) September 25, 2016

I am heartbroken right now... RIP my man, your kind heart and smile will never be forgotten... #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/4pKC9EOeKI

— Lance McCullers Jr. (@lmccullers43) September 25, 2016

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RIP Jose Fernandez. Prayers to the Fernandez family and to the Marlins organization.

— David Hernandez (@DHern_30) September 25, 2016

My gosh. Just sick in my stomach hearing about Jose Fernandez. Praying for his family, friends, and teammates...

— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) September 25, 2016

Sadden and numb right now...Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and @Marlins organization!!! #RIPJoseFernandez

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 25, 2016

Please pray for Fernandez's family today..absolutely sickening news. Worst news to wake up to

— Travis Shaw (@travis_shaw21) September 25, 2016

Baseball is a family and we lost one of our own and one of our best.Taken too young.Too soon. Prayers for the family of Jose Fernandez. #rip

— Josh Zeid (@Josh_Zeid14) September 25, 2016

Wow life is short be grateful everyday that you are breathing Jose was a great player and even greater person..lost for words #mycondelences

— Darnell Sweeney (@_SweeneySwag) September 25, 2016

Very saddened to hear about the loss of Jose Fernandez, baseball lost one of the best in the game. Praying for the Marlins and his family!

— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) September 25, 2016

Fernandez was an All-Star as a 20-year-old rookie in 2013 and named National League Rookie of the Year, after jumping straight to the majors from High-A. He missed most of the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery but returned to form in 2015. He was named to his second All-Star team this season.