Alejandra Baleato Marichal is the ex-wife of Cuban baseball pitcher Jose Fernandez.
Personal Life
Alejandra Baleato Marichal was born on September 2nd, 1992 in Uruguay. She finished her schooling in the year 2011, from Gaither High. She was a baseball player in her school days.
Marital Life
Alejandra met Jose Fernandez at the cinema. She was his high-school sweetheart. The two had dated for two good years before they both decided to tie the knot. They got married at the age of 20. Their wedding ceremony was held in Florida and was attended by close family and friends.
Many thought they would stay together for a long time but the marriage however was short-lived, and they both separated ways in 2014. She has no children from the marriage. It was only after Jose’s death, it was revealed he had been married. The reason for their death however remains unknown.
Jose Fernandez
Alejandra’s ex-husband Jose Fernandez was a popular Cuban-American baseball player. He was born on July 31st, 1992 in Santa Clara, Cuba. Jose’s uncle and dad actively encouraged him to engage in baseball as a young boy. This encouragement led him to pursue the sport.
Jose and his family tried to defect from Cuba thrice but failed all three attempts and succeeded the fourth time. He defected to Cuba at the age of 15 with his mother and sister after 3 failed attempts. He became an American citizen in 2015.
He did his schooling in Florida and was selected by the Marlins in the first round of the MLB Draft and then began his baseball career. He also played baseball for the South Florida University Baseball team.
He had a remarkable baseball career with several accolades such as being one of the top 10 pitchers, 2-time All-Star, and NL Rookie of the Year to his name. Jose was endearingly called Niño by his fans and fellow teammates. He was best known for his youthful charm during the game. During his career, he weighed 243 pounds and stood at 6 feet 3 inches. His Batting was right-handed and his throwing was also right. He is best known for his 100 mph fastball.
After his marriage with Alejandra ended. Jose was in a relationship with Maria Arias and had announced that the two were expecting a child. Unfortunately, five days after the announcement tragedy hit.
Jose Fernandez’s Death
Jose passed away on September 25th, 2016 due to a boating accident with two other men on the coast of Miami Beach, Florida. Forensic and toxicology reports showed reports of alcohol and cochineal being in his system.
Several tributes were paid to him. A plaque displaying his jersey number, birth, and death date along with a black ribbon is displayed on LoanDepot Park. The Marlins canceled their game that day and wore his jersey for the next match, on the following day. His Jersey number was displayed by major leagues. A memorial service was held by near and dear ones for him on September 28th. After his funeral procession, his ashes were scattered at sea on October 2nd.
Conclusion
Not much is known about Alejandra’s personal life and family life besides her relationship with Jose Fernandez. Post her divorce with Jose Fernandez she has lived a private life, making no headlines.