Marlins Podcast: Reflecting on Jose Fernandez as 5-year anniversary of his death approaches
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Void on the mound, Void in their hearts
Jose Fernandez’s 2016 death devastated families, jolted fans and dealt the Miami Marlins a gut punch that they’ve spent five years trying to overcome.
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It has almost been five years since that morning.
On Sept. 25, 2016, Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez’s 32-foot boat, Kaught Looking, crashed into a jetty off Government Cut. Fernandez, 24, and his two passengers, 27-year-old Emilio Macias and 25-year-old Eduardo Rivero, died in the crash.
Saturday marks the five-year anniversary.
On the latest episode of the Fish Bytes podcast, Jordan McPherson and Andre C. Fernandez reflect on that day, look back on the pitcher’s career, their reaction to the news, how it impacted his legacy and where things stand five years later.
McPherson also interviews Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas, the last remaining player from that 2016 team still on the Marlins roster.
Also, make sure to check out the Miami Herald’s package of stories reflecting on the five-year anniversary that are publishing Wednesday.
This story was originally published September 21, 2021 at 7:00 AM.
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