It was four years ago September that the Miami Marlins and broader baseball world lost a true rising star in Jose Fernandez. © Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

MLB world pays tribute to Jose Fernandez on what would have been his 28th birthday

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 7/31/20

It was four years ago in September that the Miami Marlins and broader baseball world lost a true rising star.

When news broke that Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident at the age of of 24 on Sept. 25, 2016, it caught the entire sports world by surprise. Those of us who were preparing for a fun day of NFL action and baseball games saw the entire day come to a halt.

How could this happen to such a young man who was not even in the prime of his career or life? A personality that was infectious, Fernandez’s tragic passing left a hole in all of our hearts.

The Cuba native would have turned 28 years old on Friday. It goes to show us how fast time flies in this life, and just how important it is to live every day like its your last. That’s what Fernandez taught us.

On what would have been his 28th birthday, the Major League Baseball world paid tribute to a man that left this life way too early.

Today would have been Jose Fernandez’s 28th birthday. What a talent, what a personality and smile. pic.twitter.com/7C4FTP95PF
— Will Manso (@WillManso) July 31, 2020

Today would’ve been Jose Fernandez’s 28th birthday. One of the most gifted talents we’ve ever had the pleasure of watching.

Happy Birthday, Nino.#Marlins | #JDF16 pic.twitter.com/orkc9jwKqN
— Fish On The Farm (@marlinsminors) July 31, 2020

Happy Birthday King, Jose Fernandez pic.twitter.com/NQpAQOjlTz
— Wentz Family BBQ (@wentzfamilybbq) July 31, 2020

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest #Marlins to ever put on the uniform. Jose Fernandez would’ve been 28 today and would’ve been one of the greatest pitchers in the league. Gone too soon. Rest in Peace Niño. #JDF16 pic.twitter.com/0dGx04910Y
— ✞ pupo (@christianpupo) July 31, 2020

#OTD 1992, former Miami #Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was born. #MLB pic.twitter.com/YL0pCk2kwv
— Marlins Historian (@MarlinsHistory) July 31, 2020

Today is Jose Fernandez's birthday. He would have been 28.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) July 31, 2020

On this date in 1992, Jose Fernandez was born in Santa Clara, Cuba. We are nearing four years now that he's been gone

Never forget that the last time this unforgettable man took the mound may have been the best he'd ever been… pic.twitter.com/MTl8vpzAMi
— Stark Raving Sports (@StarkRaveSports) July 31, 2020

I penned this tribute to Jose Fernandez last year on what would have been his 27th birthday. Jose would have been 28 today. I still miss him a ton, and I know the game of baseball misses one of their brightest stars as well

(@Diamond_Digest)https://t.co/LiAYLEt0aE
— Jonah Keehn (@JonahKeehn) July 31, 2020

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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