The Miami Marlins have announced the death of ace right-hander Jose Fernandez.
The U.S. Coast Guard says Fernandez was one of three people killed in a boat crash off Miami Beach early Sunday.
In a statement, the Marlins say they are "devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time."
Major League Baseball released a statement saying it was "stunned and devastated" by news of the death of ace right-hander Jose Fernandez.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called Fernandez one of baseball's "great young stars" who made a dramatic impact on and off the field since his debut in 2013.
Manfred said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Miami Marlins organization and all of the people he touched in his life."
Authorities said speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash, and nobody on the boat was wearing a life jacket at the time. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to have been a factor in the crash.
The Marlins' game Sunday at home against the Atlanta Braves has been canceled.
