Photos: Jose Fernandez through the years

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez smiles as he takes batting practice before the start of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)  (Wilfredo Lee / AP)

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez pitches against the Washington Nationals in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)  (Alan Diaz / AP)

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez looks out from the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 9, 2016, in Miami.

Jose Fernandez returned from Tommy John surgery, and despite a setback in August with a biceps strain, returned to the dominant form prior to his 2014 elbow injury, finishing 6-1 with a 2.92 ERA. He set a major league record by extending his career mark at Marlins Park to 17-0.

Miami Marlins’ Tom Koehler douses teammate Jose Fernandez after they defeated the the Atlanta Braves 12-11 in a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. Fernandez became the first pitcher in the modern era to win his first 17 career home decisions. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT  (David Santiago / AP)

Jose Fernandez was a comet across the sky – rookie of the year, two-time All-Star, 38-17 record, 2.58 earned-run average and a life story that made him a symbol of hope to Cuban-Americans in South Florida. All of which makes his career read like an incomplete sentence considering he died in a boat crash at 24.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez laughs after throwing during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)  (Lynne Sladky / AP)

Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez, left, leaves the dugout with Marlins owner and CEO Jeffrey Loria, after the Marlins defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers during a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)  (Wilfredo Lee / AP)

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez, right, talks with Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers after Atlanta reliever Jose Ramirez threw inside to Fernandez in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. The benches for both teams emptied in the seventh inning after the pitch to Fernandez, who had been knocked to the ground by a pitch from Teheran in the fifth. No punches were thrown and Ramirez was ejected. (AP Photo/David Goldman)   (David Goldman / AP)

Marlins ace Jose Fernandez died Sunday.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the first inning to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 14, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JULY 09: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Marlins Park on July 9, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 538586497  (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)

Contract status: One-year, $651,000; first-time arbitration-eligible after 2015. Good stat: In 26 career starts, has allowed as many as four earned runs in a game five times. Bad stat: Per PITCHf/x, from 2013 to 2014 began relying considerably more on his slider (12.7 percent to 21.3 percent) than his fastball (57.3 percent to 52.2 percent). Comment: The 2013 NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award runner-up, Fernandez will open the season on the disabled list as he concludes his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He could make his 2015 debut as early as late June.  (Jeff Roberson / AP)

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez takes the “Oath of Allegiance” as he becomes a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony Friday, April 24, 2015, in Miami.   (J Pat Carter / AP)

MIAMI, FL - JULY 09: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins looks on during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Marlins Park on July 9, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 538586497  (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 22: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins stands on deck during the second inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 22, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 538587105  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez walks to the dugout before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)  (Lynne Sladky / AP)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez gets set to throw in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)  (Lynne Sladky / AP)

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, left, talks with hitting coach Barry Bonds during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Jupiter, Fla.

MIAMI, FL - JULY 23: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins hits an RBI single during a game against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on July 23, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, right, talks with fellow pitcher Jose Urena during spring training baseball practice Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, in Jupiter, Fla.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) laughs with third baseman Martin Prado after striking out the New York Mets’ first batter, Alejandro De Aza, during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)  (Lynne Sladky / AP)

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)  (Wilfredo Lee / AP)

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)  (Lynne Sladky / AP)

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 24: Eric Hosmer #35 of the Kansas City Royals and Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins smile from first base during the game at Marlins Park on August 24, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez wipes his face in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)  ( / AP)

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)  ( / AP)

Miami Marlins’ Jose Fernandez pitches against the Washington Nationals in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)  (Alan Diaz / AP)

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on September 20, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **  (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)