Baltimore Orioles minor league shortstop Luis Guevara tragically died in a watercraft crash on Sunday night at 19 years old.
On Wednesday, TMZ reported that Guevara and three other individuals were involved in a head-on collision of two personal watercrafts off the coast of Lido Key near Sarasota, Florida. After getting ejected from the watercrafts, bystanders helped them to shore. The baseball player later succumbed to his injuries.
The authorities are investigating the accident, per TMZ. The Orioles shared the news on Tuesday night with a statement from manager Mike Elias, saying, “The Orioles are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of minor league infielder Luis Guevara.
“Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.”
The MLB Players Association also released a statement, which read, “The Players Association is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a member of our fraternity, Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, at only 19 years old. Our thoughts are with Luis’ family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.”
Hailing from Tincao, Venezuela, Baltimore signed Guevera as an international free agent in January 2023. Guevara played in 30 games in his first season in the U.S., including 24 appearances with Single-A Delmarva, four with the FCL Orioles and two with Chesapeake in the Double-A ranks.
Throughout his minor league career, Guevara averaged .281, with 49 RBI and 91 hits.
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