This is why the SNY announcers are the best. They’re announcing for the opposing team but yet they’re in tears from the tragic loss of a talented player. True respect for his family and the game of baseball.
I’m a Mets fan, and Gary, Keith, and Ron always speak on behalf of the home and away teams. it’s just who they are; they have a lot of love and respect for the game and they show it when they call the games. really classy 💙
For those who don’t understand: Season ending injury Sudden player trade mid-game Retirement of star player Retirement of star player Honoring dead player Blown call ruining perfect game Honoring dead player and an emotional home run on first at bat
@M Detlef Yo man.. we chill here. Not that big of a deal. He was just trying to clear up confusion and made a mistake. At least he doesn't go around looking for people's mistakes calling them a dumb a$$.
I’m a lifelong Mets fan, and that game in Miami after Jose Fernandez passed away was absolutely heartbreaking. I was in tears that day long before Gary, Keith and Ron were, it was just not an easy day to watch a baseball game.
@@PhillyLeotardo25 I give the players and fans that were at that game a pass. They didn't know at the time. And it's possible the commenter you replied to didn't know either. The autopsy wasn't done yet. But I'm with you. Fernandez's name will be tarnished forever and should not be recognized at Marlins games. He was a somebody who had he survived would be in jail.
@@PhillyLeotardo25 He made a mistake at a young age. Many older people make those same mistakes in life. I would in no way compare him to Bin Ladin. What he did was intentional.
The greatest Bartolo Colon highlight isn't the behind the back throw to first, or the home run he hit with the Mets. Yes, he was a legend as a pitcher in Cleveland. His greatest highlight to me will always be the batting practice fastball he threw to Dee Gordon that night. Granted Dee Gordon had to connect on it, but it is a baseball moment I will never forget. So sad.
Dee Gordon's homerun and crying reaction as he touched home and the group hug his teammates gave him and each other, a mere 36 hours after Jose passed, might be the single most emotional moment in baseball next to Gehrig's speech. Truly unbelievable. That part about the ocean being how he got here. God. Long Live Jose Fernandez. Dee really did something special right there... but what made it so special was just how special the teammate/brother he did it for truly was.
That moment had every baseball fan in tears. I remember watching that game at one of the local bars since it wasn't on cable in Ohio. Wasn't a dry eye in the house when they honored Fernandez before the game. Despite losing a heartbreaking game 7 years before to the Marlins, every single one of us Indians fans were cheering that home run. One of the most touching and beautiful baseball moments I remember in my lifetime. Everyone that is a fan of the game and knew of him liked the guy. What wasn't to like? He was one of the best human beings and ambassadors the sport has had in recent memory. He always had a smile one his face and happily made time for fans. He truly loved the sport and gave it his all. He had the unwavering respect and admiration of everyone in MLB. Not just for his talent and work ethic, but for both his personality and demeanor as well. It's such a shame he passed so young and won't be there to see his child grow up.
On a 2-0 hitter's count, Bartolo Colon absolutely grooved that pitch right down the middle for Dee Gordon to hit, and hats off to Bartolo for that. Another one of baseball's all-time good guys.
Armando Galarraga should be credited with a perfect game after the fact once the play was reviewed... it was pre-review but nowadays that play would have been reviewed and he would have a perfect game.
So many powerful moments, but the Dee Gordon homerun was a tearjerker!....anyone who's followed him throughout his career knows what a class act he is, so it's no surprise he reacted the way he did!
The Jose Fernandez clip is the saddest. The guy was just 24 years old and should have had years of baseball ahead of him. Nobody suspected that he would die so young. It's for the best the Marlins won that game.
And all that work he had to undergo just to become a part of this great nation of ours which is America? Sounds almost like a double whammy to say the least! May God bless Jose Fernandez!
As tragic as José Fernández death was, even if he’d survived his baseball career was likely over. The final medical examiners report had him nearly twice the legal blood alcohol level mixed with cocaine. Since he was piloting the boat and two other people died, my guess is he would’ve been charged with manslaughter. Just a sad, sad situation all around.
I was at that game. I still have my ticket for the canceled game against the braves. It was at that game where the Mets earned my respect. I mean this stadium was half Mets half marlins and everyone was cheering. It was cool to see both fan bases getting along.
And the fact that he almost never hits home runs made it more special. Even if he was thrown a meatball he still has to hit it out. It's not that easy see batting practice or the homerun derby if you think it is.
The Miami game for Fernandez is one of the greatest tributes I've ever seen. I'm from Minnesota and a twins fan. But to see what Miami did for Fernandez is incredible. I remember seeing the article about a him passing in the sports section of the newspaper.
When Dee hit that homer, it was almost as if Jose was pushing that ball out for him. I think that is the single most saddest, but at the same time happy, moment I have ever watched in a MLB game. Sad because of the loss and tremendous grief they were experiencing that night, but happy because that feeling of hitting a homer for Jose. And of all people to do it, it was Dee. Take in mind he had not hit a home run ALL season long and then hit one, the only one for '16, that night. I think that homerun and that win really helped the team release their emotions and was such a good thing for their grieving process. Loved Dee when he was a Dodger, that kid is all heart and you could see it on display that night in Miami.
Stanton, Yelich, Gordon. Three great Florida players. Separated between different teams these days. But they'll never forget that game, I'll bet. You don't ever forget stuff like that.
I guess I never understood "honoring" Jose Fernandez; the dude was coked up, drunk and speeding (65+MPH) at night. He killed his friends by being careless and stoned. What's so honorable about that or him? Emilio Jesus Macias, 27, and 25-year-old Eduardo Rivero were killed. While his two companions had alcohol in their systems, neither was legally drunk, the reports from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office show; the same can not be said for Jose. That is NOT an accident. That is murder, two counts of it and suicide.
@@Rocketman9mm I would assume it would be to keep the attention on him. If they finish it, people start to pack up, don't pay attention, entire team comes out, and opposing team might even head down the tunnel.
@@Rocketman9mm He pitched the day before, he was just getting one final appearance in Yankee Stadium for the fans to have a chance to say good-bye, and the moment was set up by the manager for Andy and Jeter to go get him (that doesn't happen at the end of an inning)
Never was a Yankee fan, but have to give huge props for the way Rivera was retired by sending out 2 players to relieve him. He always was a class act. Jackie Robinson was #42 and Mariano wore it proudly also. Great send off for him.
Both pitchers were on their way to becoming legends in the history books, and in an instant they were taken away from the world of baseball before they were able to.
CyberchaoX Yeah, I do admire Jim Joyce for owning up to it. Stuff happens, and you could tell the guy takes the integrity of his job seriously and truly felt awful.
I'm a die hard Phillies fan and I still cry whenever I see a tribute to Jose Fernandez. Kid was an amazing pitcher and the next big league star who's life was cut short by such a tragic accident. I just have seen Dee Gordon's home run 1000 times and still cry every time
I'm a Giants/Royals fan but I highly respected Fernandez. He was a genuine guy with exceptional talent. I'll never forget the last Giants game I went to with my mom before she passed. Johnny Cueto was pitching for the Giants and Fernandez for the Marlins. Giants won 7-2 but Fernandez pitched a great game. RIP 🙏
The thing I love about the Bartolo Colon clip is he threw it right over the heart of the plate so Dee Gordon could crush it, and he didn’t even turn around because he wanted to be a homerun. class act.
As a person that is not a baseball fan, this actually made me sad and almost made me cry I just held it in. The way these players and athletes impact the people’s lives and how much they mean to their fans. And when something’s tragic happens the response the fans give is so great. The love for a game and for the players is incredible and amazing.
As for the Dee Gordon at bat 6:39, I truly think Bartolo Colon was being a class act by purposely throwing down the middle of the plate. Bartolo was an absolute beast of a pitcher when it came to control over his pitches. He never throws r get down the pipe like that!
As a Yankees fan, Mariano Rivera retiring had me in tears, because I was going to miss him in a Yankees uniform. The passing of Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins was sad too.
I remember crying so much when Jose Fernandez passed away. it was an awful story. His girlfriend had just announced on Instagram that she was expecting a child and shortly after he was gone. He was so well liked and there was a huge outpouring of fans paying their respect to him. He was only 24 years old. That's a life cut short. Maybe a week after he passed away i got him in a draft pick on this baseball game i was playing on my phone and i made him the ace of my team. RIP Jose.
@@clargeinfl yes because you've never made a mistaken I'm assuming? Also have you ever been to Miami? Cocaine use is absurd down there so try not to be so tasteless.
@@christianirizarry5661 so if everyone does coke... you should do it to? Good point. And yes I've heard of the epidemic of lazy Cubans coming over and doing coke its all over the news.... in the 80s.
@@clargeinfl I don't really feel like arguing but I'll draw it out for you. My point was if you have friends that do it or you know people that do it you are more likely to partake. Have you ever been to a bar with some friends and they're encouraging you to have a drink? It's called Peer pressure and when you're young and in the spotlight and have lots of money like jose I'm sure the people around you don't always have the best interest. As for your 80s sentiment maybe you should read the news more often because cocaine use is at a 15 year high since last year in miami.
Jose Fernandez was a very talented player, and I'm not a Marlins fan, but to see the players show comradary and emotional support towards each other, there is no doubt you can say those are Jose's true friends. Much respect to the Marlins, and much love to those who we lost Rest In Paradise, Jose Fernandez
@M Detlef of course, he did. That was his contribution to the send-off. It shows what a good guy he was. There are more than a few pitchers whose pride would prevent them from doing the same.
I guess I never understood "honoring" Jose Fernandez; the dude was coked up, drunk and speeding (65+MPH) at night. He killed his friends by being careless and stoned. What's so honorable about that or him? Emilio Jesus Macias, 27, and 25-year-old Eduardo Rivero were killed. While his two companions had alcohol in their systems, neither was legally drunk, the reports from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office show; the same can not be said for Jose. That is NOT an accident. That is murder, two counts of it and suicide.
The saddest moment that I experienced as a Phillies fan was the passing of legendary broadcaster, Harry Kalas. Listening to his voice every game was always a joy.
Thank you for that. Many of our baseball broadcasters are, in their own way, as amazing and skilled as the players. A good broadcaster can make a great game even better.
He had a great, great voice. It’s the first I think of when thinking about baseball commentary, despite being out of market and seeing watching very few Phillies broadcasts.
You should include the tribute to Kirby Puckett in one of these. He single-handedly changed how the game is played. He was the first outfielder to steal a homerun by jumping to catch the ball over the fence and he was was first outfielder to throw the ball from the warning track to home plate without a cutoff man to get the out at home.
The way that Miami honored Jose is, in my opinion, the best moment in baseball history. Never in any other situation have I seen such raw emotion and passion from a team wanting to make their fallen teammate proud. Dee Gordon may not have had the most obviously illustrious career after this, but this moment will love forever.
Thomas Royal it was an 85 mph fastball right down the gut of the plate.... Colon (a Class player) gave dee Gorman that bomb. Because they needed it most then and there. Respect to Bartolo
As a diehard Royals fan and Marlins being 2nd, I feel awful about Fernandez and Ventura. It was hard enough learning about Jose's death, and then a three months later losing Yordano Ventura. Two young pitchers with so much potential being lost in such a short amount of time hits hard.
That Dee Gordon home run gave me the chills. That was the farthest ball he’s hit up to that point and it was out of pure emotion.😢😢😢 RIP Jose Fernandez😇😇😇
Fernandez was an awesome player. It saddened me when I heard of him passing..then watching Gordon hitting that emotional Home Run for him. It gets me everytime. RIP Fernandez..one of my favorite MLB players of the game.
Watched it live too. Just brutal. I get more upset losing a video game baseball game than Gallaraga did having the crowning achievement of his life’s passion taken away from him, by a mistake by the classiest best ump in the business no less. Oof.
Truly sad moments of baseball. I genuinely appreciate you putting ventura into this video. As a Royals fan, I feel honored to have been included in this compilation.
I remember watching that Marlins v Mets game. When I saw Dee hit that lead off home run, I smiled. I was a Mets fan saying to myself, "alright Marlins, just this one game, I'll route for you." That was only time in 44 years as a met fan, I was routing for the other team.
I guess I never understood "honoring" Jose Fernandez; the dude was coked up, drunk and speeding (65+MPH) at night. He killed his friends by being careless and stoned. What's so honorable about that or him? Emilio Jesus Macias, 27, and 25-year-old Eduardo Rivero were killed. While his two companions had alcohol in their systems, neither was legally drunk, the reports from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office show; the same can not be said for Jose. That is NOT an accident. That is murder, two counts of it and suicide.
Damn. My heart goes out to Ortiz in that first clip. I imagine it’s a culmination of getting injured plus whatever struggles he was going through at the time, plus feeling like he let his team down, his family down. I don’t even know what game this was but I’m sure he worked hard to get there, just like everyone else, and it’s over so quick because of an injury. Poor guy. 👊
Nolan Ryan's last pitch was a sad moment. After 27 years in the majors with all of his records and no-hitters, he blew out his elbow in the middle of a game. He tried to throw one more pitch but there was nothing left and it was all over.
Dan Debauchery USA Replay in MLB started in 2014, the Galarraga game was June 2, 2010. I’m guessing this play was one of a several that led to replay being instituted. I can’t imagine the game without it now.
5:28 didn’t expect to cry today, I still remember the day he passed, he was my favorite player at the time and it was absolutely heartbreaking, and I honestly believe Jose was one of the best players we’ve ever seen.
I don’t care if Colon grooved the most juiced ball in history to Gordon, that homerun will always give me chills. First of the season and I think it was September.
Oh dude............ GLARING omission! When Eddie Murray lowered the flag at the Indians game after the two pitchers died, and The Dance by Garth Brooks was playing. I can't remember a sadder moment than that.
That Dee Gordon part always gets me, and as a Braves fan, who cant stand the Marlins or Mets, much respect to both teams that day and the SNY announcers as well. And bruh... the Marlins really had Stanton, Yelich and Realmuto...
@@ct53222 good answer dude. Because of people like you is why baseball is known as a shitty sport all over the world. So close-minded people. We try to enjoy and understand the sport. How the hell would you enjoy other sports if nobody explain you the rules?
I completely agree with you. I'm a huge baseball fan since I was a child and I knew the context of all these videos but the entire time I was like damn I bet most people dont know what's going on
I'm here from watching the Funny Moments, I'm not really a sports person, so ya I don't understand most of these, but I understood when the first guy hurt himself.
@@gatepromise: It's still a *huge* loss for the Marlins. Any talented player losing his life is a huge loss to his team. Hell, I'm a Yankees fan, and I'd be devastated if the Red Sox lost Hanley Ramirez, David Ortiz, or Pedro Martinez.
@@gatepromise we don't like cokeheads, we like Jose because of his personality he showed on and off the field, he celebrated home runs and strikeouts before it was acceptable, and he also risked his life to come to the US
Losing a friend always hurts, but when you're part of a team, see each other every day, growth, failure and triumphs.. It's not losing a friend, it's losing a brother. My heart goes out to anyone who's ever had to feel a pain like that.
Man the Gordon home run is the most emotional moment in baseball in a long time. I think if I was Jim Joyce I would have retired the same night after that blown call that cost a perfect game.
I have been a Yankees fan since I was a child, and a Diamonbacks fans since they were first conceived and formed. When Mariano Rivera threw the pitch that Luis Gonzalez singled for the winning run in the final game of the 2001 World Series, I felt bad for him and had tears in my eyes. But when Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter came to the mound to say goodbye to him, I bawled like a kid. It was one of the grandest moments ever in professional baseball, in my view.
I still like the tribute that my Red Sox paid to Rivera when he last played at Fenway. Some wrongly viewed it as a jab. In reality, it was the greatest complement a player could receive when stepping into enemy territory. Mariano's tip of the cap on opening day 2005 at Fenway tells us all we need to know. He is a class act! And I like that, among other gifts, Boston presented to Mariano a painting depicting that moment. Congrats to Mariano for being the first ever unanimously elected into the HOF. And congrats to the Yankees and their loyal fans. Go Red Sox!
I've grown up in Miami my whole life. I was a kid when Jose Fernandez died. The excitement around him in this city, especially as a cuban superstar was probably the most buzz the marlins had since their championship in the 2000s. We were all gutted when we heard the news and I was at that game with my dad and it was one of the most emotional moments I've seen him have in my life.
And now mariano is the first ever to get unanimously voted into hall of fame. From a braves fan, well deserved for him. ( still think griffey jr,ripken jr, and greg maddux should of been voted the same way)
Maddux, for sure. Maybe Griffey Jr. Hard to know why baseball writers are so pissy sometimes. Maybe it's about the perception that a player has hung on too long, and gets demerits for an ungraceful exit.
Jose was my favorite player at the time and I suppose he will be the last. His compete level, baseball I.Q., talent, and personality gave him a larger than life image. What was so moving about the pre-game show on the Mets broadcast was Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez were reduced to tears. That shows us the magnitude of losing this young man.
Homeruns/Grand slams, scores, winning, losing, outs, strikes, balls, catches, hits, all of those, we saw and loved to watch, no matter what. Players, People, Supporting each other no matter what. R.I.P to those who past away in baseball seasons
lol scrolling through comments looking for explanation of that one... thats what i thought... omg i wouldve been so pissed... if that was yankee fans that ump would be getting death threats
It was at night that a superstar ,Jose, flew into the sky to meet million of stars in our galaxy. So sad for so young talented player to leaves us at a very young age. RIP Jose.
I have a question. When he flew up into the stars did he still have coke and an insane alcohol level in his system? Or does that stay with his mortal body?
Joe coming out behind the plate was so damn emotional for us, the fans, the team and himself. Started behind home plate and ended behind home plate! Respect homie!
Huge Mets fan but my mom, her sisters, my grandparents all left Cuba, so the story of Jose Fernandez made me hope that he'd one day be a Met. He was truly my most favorite player that wasn't a Met and to find out he passed away, stung. And what gets forgotten is the Mets needed to win something like 8 of the last 10 to make it to the wildcard game. I looked back on Facebook from this day and the post I made was "I don't care if the Mets win today"- that's how sad I was over losing Jose. Mets would win every game that week except this game and got the first wildcard- The Giants tied the Mets in record but Mets beat the Giants in the season series. But, all I thought was Jose.
I guess I never understood "honoring" Jose Fernandez; the dude was coked up, drunk and speeding (65+MPH) at night. He killed his friends by being careless and stoned. What's so honorable about that or him? Emilio Jesus Macias, 27, and 25-year-old Eduardo Rivero were killed. While his two companions had alcohol in their systems, neither was legally drunk, the reports from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office show; the same can not be said for Jose. That is NOT an accident. That is murder, two counts of it and suicide.
Well to be fair, all the talk of honoring him happened before the toxicology reports came out and I remember it took a LONG time for that to be public. So, for days and weeks, people lost their favorite player, or at least an ace pitcher who wasn’t even in his prime. And there was sadness. But, then once the toxicology reports came out, all the celebrations pretty much ended and he wasn’t going to be “honored”. Marlins didn’t retire his number, although it hasn’t been used, like they said they would.
