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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 18: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch during the second inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 18, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 18: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch during the second inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 18, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)Kirk Irwin/Getty Images

ESPN's Eduardo Perez Gives Emotional on-Air Tribute to Jose Fernandez

Kyle NewportSep 25, 2016

Sunday morning brought the news of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez's death in a boating accident.

While the news came as a shock to everyone, those who knew the 24-year-old were especially saddened. That held true for ESPN analyst Eduardo Perez, who has provided color commentary for the Marlins on Fox Sports Florida this season. 

Perez appeared on SportsCenter and gave a tribute to Fernandez:

Rest in peace, Jose.

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