Minor league infielder Luis Guevara has died, the Baltimore Orioles introduced on social media Tuesday evening. He was 19.
“The Orioles are heartbroken to share the information of the passing of minor league infielder Luis Guevara,” the workforce mentioned in a statement on X, previously Twitter. “Guevara, 19, was signed by the Orioles as a world free agent out of Tinaco, Venezuela in January 2023.”
The workforce’s assertion continued, “He appeared in 30 video games this yr, his first season in the US, taking part in in 24 video games with Single-A Delmarva, 4 with the [Florida Complex League] Orioles, and two with Double-A Chesapeake. He spent his first two skilled seasons from 2023-24 with the [Dominican Summer League] Orioles.”
Elsewhere within the assertion, the Orioles’ govt vp and normal supervisor, Mike Elias, paid tribute to Guevara, whom he referred to as a “beloved member of our group.”
“We’re devastated following his tragic passing,” Elias added. “Our ideas and prayers are together with his household, associates, and teammates and we ask for his or her continued privateness throughout this troublesome time.”
Guevara died after struggling accidents from a head-on jet ski crash in Lido Key in Sarasota County final Sunday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Fee mentioned, multiple outlets reported.
Investigators mentioned 4 folks have been thrown into the water after two jet skis collided. Guevara and one other passenger have been taken to the hospital, whereas a further two passengers sustained minor accidents.
The crash is beneath investigation, the FWC mentioned.
