Miami Marlins ace pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed Sunday morning after a boat crash in Miami Beach, the team announced.
The 24-year-old Fernandez was one of at least three people killed in the early morning collision.
"The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez," a team statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time."
Sunday's game between the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves was cancelled after the death of the star right hander.
Fernandez was born in Cuba and he attempted to defect three times before finally reaching the U.S. in 2007 with his mother.
