Early Sunday morning the baseball world lost one of its best and brightest young stars. Marlins ace Jose Fernandez and two others were killed in a boating accident in Miami. The Marlins have confirmed the news and canceled Sunday's game.

Fernandez, who was only 24, burst onto the scene in 2013 after jumping to the big leagues straight from Single-A ball. He had been not only one of the most dominant pitchers in the game since, but also one of the most energetic and infectious players in the league. Fernandez was pure joy on the baseball field.

As you'd expect, the baseball world reacted to the news of Fernandez's death with shock and sadness. Here are some reactions from Fernandez current and former teammates, as well as his close friends within the game. (Check here for on-the-field reactions.)

My brother. You were family to me...my heart is hurting wishing you would just burst through the clubhouse doors any second now late like always laughing telling me how many red and yellow snapper you caught last night...you were always happy and kept the biggest smile on your face...you may have rubbed people who didn't get to know you the wrong way at times but I always had your back no matter what and didn't never let you get in any of those brawls...last Sunday when you came to chapel with me is crazy now bc you said you needed to go...you just told me that your last game was "the best game I ever pitched in my life" and it was your last...I don't know if God was calling you last Sunday and made you decide to come to chapel or helped you pitch your best game but I do know I love you and I'm so hurt to see my brother go...I know I'm being selfish but you weren't just a teammate to me...you were family...I love you Josey!!! Long Live YOU FOREVER!!!! Rest In Peace my brother I hope you and God catch the biggest fish heaven has to offer. #JDF16FOREVER

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I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I lost my brother today and can't quite comprehend it. The shock is overwhelming. What he meant to me , our team, the city of Miami, Cuba & everyone else in the world that his enthusiasm/heart has touched can never be replaced. I can't fathom what his family is going through because We, as his extended Family are a wreck. I gave him the nickname Niño because he was just a young boy Amongst men , yet those men could barely compete with him . He had his own level, one that was changing the game. EXTRAORDINARY, as a person before the player. Yet still just a kid, who's joy lit up the stadium more than lights could. A kid whose time came too soon. One that I will miss & never forget. Rest In Peace Niño, Jose Fernandez 🙏🏽

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Fernandez and the division rival Braves certainly had their run-ins over the years, but of course the team sent out their condolences after the news was announced.

Here are some more reactions to this terrible news from around the league.