Touching tributes: Athletes and fans honor Jose Fernandez

David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during a moment of silence in honor of deceased Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

A moment of silence is observed for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez pictured on the video board who was killed Sunday morning in a boating accident before the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cleveland Browns at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Ndamukong Suh #93 and Jordan Phillups #97 of the Miami Dolphins stand for a moment of silences for Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez prior to a game aagainst the Cleveland Browns on September 25, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early this morning. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly reacts at a press conference announcing the death of starting pitcher Jose Fernandez in a boating accident. The game between the Atlanta Braves and Marlins was cancelled at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

A jersey in tribute to recently decease Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez (not pictured) hangs in the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

A memorial of flowers and photos are placed outside a gate at Marlins Park in honor of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez who was killed in a boating accident. The game between the Atlanta Braves and Marlins was cancelled. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Marlins Park honors starting pitcher Jose Fernandez after he was killed in a boating accident. The game between the Atlanta Braves and Marlins was cancelled. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

A fan of the Tampa Bay Rays holds a sign honoring Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez before a game against the Boston Red Sox on September 25, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) It's a tragedy that has gripped the sporting world, as Fernandez is universally regarded as one of the best pitchers in MLB. Rare is the loss of an athlete who is as good and as young as Fernandez.

Robbie Grossman #36 of the Minnesota Twins touches a jersey hung in the dugout in remembrance of Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins as teammate Eddie Rosario #20 looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners on September 25, 2016 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fernandez passed away overnight in a boating accident in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros displays a numer “16” on his hat in memory of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died early Sunday in boating accident in Miamit Beach. The Astros had a moment of silence before the game at Minute Maid Park on September 25, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the New York Mets and Josh Smoker #58 of the New York Mets hang a jersey for Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins in their dugout prior to taking on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 25, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Fernandez died earlier in the day in a boating accident. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Team executives, surrounded by the Miami Marlins, take part in a press conference following the death of pitcher Jose Fernandez in a boating accident, at Marlins Park on September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

A Miami Dolphins fan holds a sign paying respects to Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez during the game against the Cleveland Browns on September 25, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Members of the Tampa Bay Rays pause for a moment of silence for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez prior to their game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images)

A moment of silence is held in rememberance after the passing of Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins before the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park on September 25, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Billy Burns #14 of the Kansas City Royals and teammates bow their heads in a moment of silence for Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed early Sunday in a boating accident in Florida, before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 25, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Fans stand for a moment of silences for Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez prior to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Cleveland Browns on September 25, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early this morning. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Members of the New York Mets stand for a moment of silence in honor of for Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins prior to taking on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on September 25, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Fernandez died earlier in the day in a boating accident. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Flowers, a hat and the number of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez is shown on the pitching mound at Marlins Park on September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Fernandez died in a boating accident. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins pitcher Mike Dunn holds a Jose Fernandez jersey during a press conference after Fernanedez died in a boating accident. Play was cancelled between the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves on September 25, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

Members of the Philadelphia Phillies participate in a moment of silence to remember Miami Marlins Jose Fernandez before the baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, with a tribute to Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez on his pads, walks back from the mound during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michael Hill, Marlins president of baseball operations, wipes his tears during a press conference to announce the death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball’s brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

Houston Astros relief pitcher David Paulino holds his cap with “RIP 16” written on it in honor of Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning in Miami Beach, before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) looks on as left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hangs a jersey in the dugout to honor the memory of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports