MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, a native of Santa Clara, Cuba, has become a U.S. citizen.
He was the keynote speaker Friday during a ceremony for South Florida residents who were naturalized.
The 22-year-old Fernandez arrived in the U.S. in 2008, settling in Tampa, Florida. He was a 2011 first-round pick, and 14th overall by the Marlins, out of Tampa's Alonso High School.
He was the NL rookie of the year and an All-Star in 2013. He's currently on the disabled list after missing most of the 2014 season because of Tommy John surgery.