Detroit Tigers: Reflecting on the Life of Jose Fernandez

As the baseball world mourns the passing of Jose Fernandez, it is appropriate to reflect on his young life and how he and other baseball players like the Detroit Tigers live their lives to the fullest.

Like the Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias, Jose Fernandez grew up playing ball in Cuba. And, like all Cuban baseball players, he had to take a dangerous trip to the US to become a part of the MLB.

And, like Iglesias, Fernandez lit the baseball world on fire and has been a factor in bringing younger fans to the game.

He will be sorely missed.

His smile lit up the mound and his true love of the game was evident. Opposing players, like David Ortiz (who shared his thoughts about Fernandez on MLB.TV today) spoke about what a good guy Fernandez was on and off the field.

Tigers Twitter is thoroughly saddened by his passing.

And, so are Tigers fans.

Players also expressed their sadness.

At Motor City Bengals, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jose Fernandez. We thank him for sharing his talent with the world and we will miss watching him on the mound.