Jose Fernandez: podcast appearances and interviews

José Delfín Fernández Gómez, born on July 31, 1992, and deceased on September 25, 2016, was a Cuban-born professional baseball player who played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Miami Marlins from 2013 until his death. Fernández was known for his youthful enthusiasm and was affectionately called 'Niño' by teammates and fans. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 243 pounds during his playing career, he made a significant impact in his brief time in the league, including being named to the 2013 National League All-Star Team and winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award. He also received the NL Rookie of the Month Award for July and August 2013 and finished third in Cy Young Award balloting. Fernández made his MLB debut on April 7, 2013, and was recognized for his exceptional talent and potential. His career was interrupted by Tommy John surgery during the 2014 season; nevertheless, he returned to be named to his second All-Star Game in 2016. Fernandez was born in Santa Clara, Cuba, and after multiple unsuccessful attempts to defect, he finally arrived in the United States in 2008. He attended Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa, Florida, and was drafted by the Marlins in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft. Tragically, Fernandez and two others lost their lives in a boating accident off the coast of Miami Beach in 2016.