On Sept. 25, 2016, José Fernández died in a boat crash. He was only 24. Ten years later, we talk with Christian Yelich a Via @JeffPassan on X

What happened: Yelich and Dee Strange-Gordon spoke about Fernandez's pitching brilliance. The conversation centered on his role in ushering baseball's modern era and the legacy he left.

Why it matters: A decade on, former peers frame his career as a reference point for power pitching. The milestone keeps his influence in current clubhouse conversation.

What to watch: Coverage continues toward the Sept. 25 anniversary date.

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