Orioles Minor Leaguer Luis Guevara Dies at 19 Following Watercraft Collision
Baltimore Orioles minor league shortstop Luis Guevara died on Sunday at the age of 19 following a tragic watercraft accident.
According to a report from TMZ on Wednesday, Guevara was involved in a head-on collision between two personal watercrafts off the coast of Lido Key near Sarasota, Florida. He and three others were thrown from the vehicles, and bystanders helped bring them to shore. Guevara later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
The Orioles confirmed Guevara’s passing on Tuesday, with executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias issuing a statement:
“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.”Orioles Prospect Luis Guevara Dies at 19 After Watercraft Accident
Baltimore Orioles minor league shortstop Luis Guevara tragically died on Sunday at just 19 years old following a watercraft collision off the coast of Lido Key near Sarasota, Florida.
As reported by TMZ on Wednesday, Guevara was one of four individuals involved in a head-on crash between two personal watercrafts. All were ejected into the water, and bystanders helped bring them to shore. Guevara later died from his injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
The Orioles announced the heartbreaking news on Tuesday, with executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias stating:
“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 issued a statement:
“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.”
A native of Tincao, Venezuela, Guevara signed with the Orioles as an international free agent in January 2023. He made an immediate impact in his first professional season, appearing in 30 games across multiple levels. His 2023 campaign included 24 games with Single-A Delmarva, four with the Florida Complex League (FCL) Orioles, and two with Double-A Chesapeake.
In his brief but promising career, Guevara compiled a .281 batting average with 91 hits and 49 RBIs.
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