Jose Fernandez

Born: 7/31/1992 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Cuba

Died: 9/25/2016 in Miami Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-04-07 | Final Game: 2016-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Jose Delfin Fernandez

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Biography

José Fernández was a remarkably talented pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his brief but brilliant career from 2013 to 2016. Born in 1992, Fernández played for the Miami Marlins and quickly established himself as one of the most electrifying pitchers of his era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 38-17 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.58, which underscored his dominance on the mound. With 589 strikeouts, he showcased not only his ability to prevent runs but also his capacity to overpower hitters, making him a feared opponent during his time. Fernández's accolades included multiple honors recognizing his exceptional talent, such as being named MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and winning Rookie of the Year from both the Baseball Writers' Association of America and This Year in Baseball. He was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the premier pitchers in the league. His career was tragically cut short when he passed away in a boating accident in 2016, but his legacy endures, as he is remembered not only for his on-field achievements but also for his vibrant personality and passion for the game. His impact on the Marlins and the broader baseball community remains profound, marking him as one of the most promising talents of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	17	76	76	0	0	0	471.3	357	135	31	140	589	2.58	0

Career ERA 2.58 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 34.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2013	MIA	NL	12	6	28	28	172.7	111	42	58	187	2.19	3.87 (+43%)	5078.6
2014	MIA	NL	4	2	8	8	51.7	36	14	13	70	2.44	3.74 (+35%)	2032.2
2015	MIA	NL	6	1	11	11	64.7	61	21	14	79	2.92	3.96 (+26%)	2825.5
2016	MIA	NL	16	8	29	29	182.3	149	58	55	253	2.86	4.19 (+32%)	8928.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	136	11	29	4	1	2	14	0	1	43	0.213	0.217	0.301	0.519	-433.8

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2013	MIA	NL	28	50	5	11	1	1	1	5	0	20	0.220	.253 (-13%)	.317 (-32%)	.396 (-14%)	.714 (-22%)	-211.2
2014	MIA	NL	8	16	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	MIA	NL	11	18	2	3	1	0	1	2	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	MIA	NL	30	52	3	13	2	0	0	6	1	13	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.321 (-18%)	.417 (-31%)	.738 (-25%)	-222.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	76	76	36	34	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E
2013	MIA	P	28	28	22	15	1
2014	MIA	P	8	8	4	3	0
2015	MIA	P	11	11	3	1	0
2016	MIA	P	29	29	7	15	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	76

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2016	MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2016	Player of the Week	Week of 2016-05-14
2016	TSN Comeback Player of the Year
2014	Pitcher of the Month	April
2014	Player of the Week	Week of 2014-04-06
2013	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-07-28
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-08-25
2013	Rookie of the Month	August
2013	Rookie of the Month	July
2013	Rookie of the Year
2013	This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year	MLB.com GIBBY
2013	TSN Rookie of the Year