Just days before his tragic death, this baseball star shared a beautiful photo of his pregnant girlfriend

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Jose Fernandez was going to be a dad.

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The 24-year-old Marlins baseball player died tragically early Sunday morning along with two others in a tragic boating accident off the coast of Miami Beach.

Last week, Fernandez posted a photo to Instagram that is even more significant in his untimely and tragic death. He was expecting a baby with his girlfriend.

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“I’m so glad you came into my life. I’m ready for where this journey is gonna take us together,” he wrote adding, “#familyfirst.”

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In his first year in the National Baseball League, Fernandez won the rookie of the year award.

Authorities found the boat upside down after it reportedly crashed into rocks. The Marlins shared the heartbreaking news with fans with an official statement

“The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time,” they wrote. “Today’s game against the Atlanta Braves has been cancelled.”

(h/t Mirror UK)

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