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JDF16

201751 minGdocumentary

José Delfín Fernández, a Florida Marlins pitching ace, died in a boating accident at the age of 24 on September 25, 2016.

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Laura Prieto Uribe

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José Delfín Fernández, a Florida Marlins pitching ace, died in a boating accident at the age of 24 on September 25, 2016.

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Laura Prieto Uribedirector

Laura Prieto Uribewriter

Nacho Corbellawriter

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José Delfín Fernández, a promising pitcher for the Florida Marlins, made his mark in Major League Baseball at a young age. The documentary recounts his life and career, culminating in his tragic death in a boating accident on September 25, 2016, at the age of 24. Through interviews and archival footage, the film reflects on Fernández's impact on the sport and the legacy he left behind in the world of baseball.

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