Tony Fernandez, a five-time All-Star shortstop, dies at 57

Shortstop Tony Fernandez, a five-time All-Star who is the Toronto Blue Jays’ all-time leader in hits and games played, died Saturday at the age of 57.

The Blue Jays confirmed his death Sunday, calling Fernandez “one of our club’s most celebrated and respected players.

“Tony left an equally indelible mark in the hearts of a generation of Blue Jays fans during his 12 unforgettable seasons with the team. His impact on the baseball community in Toronto and across Canada is immeasurable.”

Fernandez had been dealing with kidney disease and suffered a stroke, according to Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z101.

Fernandez was signed by the Blue Jays as a teenager out of the Dominican shortstop hotbed of San Pedro de Macoris.

Article source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/618524170/0/usatodaycomsports-topstories~Tony-Fernandez-a-fivetime-AllStar-shortstop-dies-at/