Jose Fernandez

Jose Fernandez

Cuban baseball player
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José Delfín Fernández Gómez (July 31, 1992 – September 25, 2016) was a Cuban-American professional baseball pitcher. He stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 243 pounds (110 kg) during his playing career. He was affectionately known as "Niño" by his teammates and fans due to the youthful exuberance with which he played the game. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins from 2013 until his death in 2016.

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Jose Fernandez was born on Friday, 31 July 1992 in Santa Clara, Cuba. His full name at birth was Jose D. Fernandez. He was best known as a professional baseball player. Fernandez's country of citizenship (nationality) was Cuban. He died on Sunday, 25 September 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida at the age of 24. He is buried at Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Jose attended high school at Braulio Alonso HS (Tampa, FL). He was 6' 2" (188 cm) tall and weighed 240 lbs (109 kg). His zodiac star sign was Leo.

You can find people similar to Jose Fernandez by visiting our lists Sportspeople from Santa Clara, Cuba and Baseball players from Tampa, Florida.

Full name at birth
Jose D. Fernandez
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Claim to fame
Miami Marlins (2013–2016)
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Date of birth
31 July 1992
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Place of birth
Santa Clara, Cuba
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Date of death
25 September 2016
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Age
24 (age at death)
Place of death
Miami Beach, Florida
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Cause of death
Boating Accident
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Resting place
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
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Occupation
Baseball Pitcher
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6' 2" (188 cm)
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Weight
240 lbs (109 kg)
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High school
Braulio Alonso HS (Tampa, FL)
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Partner: Maria Arias (I) (Partner Died)
2014 to 25 Sep 2016
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