Luis Guevara, 19, died in a head-on jet ski collision in Sarasota County, Florida.
Guevara was an international free agent signed by the Orioles in January 2023 and played in the Florida Complex League.
The Orioles organization expressed their condolences, describing Guevara as a beloved member.
Luis Guevara’s death has sent shockwaves through the Baltimore Orioles organization and the baseball world. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reported that the accident occurred on Sunday when two jet skis collided head-on, throwing all four occupants into the water. Guevara and another individual were hospitalized, but Guevara succumbed to his injuries.
The Sarasota Police Department reported that the scene was chaotic, with many frantic citizens. Two men, Miguel Rodriguez and Jesus Palacios, stated that they lost control of their jet ski after hitting a wave, leading to the collision with Guevara and Keiver Jose Guillen Reatiga.
Guevara, a native of Venezuela, had just begun his first season playing baseball in the United States. He played for Single-A Delmarva, the FCL Orioles, and Double-A Chesapeake. His last appearance was on June 14 with the FCL Orioles.
The Orioles postponed their Florida Complex League games on Monday and Tuesday in light of the tragedy.
Q: How old was Luis Guevara?
Luis Guevara was 19 years old.
Q: What team did Luis Guevara play for?
He was an infielder in the Baltimore Orioles minor league system.
Q: Where did the accident happen?
The jet ski crash occurred in Lido Key, Sarasota County, Florida.
The tragic death of Luis Guevara serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of safety.
Guevara’s promising baseball career was cut short, leaving a void in the Orioles organization.
The incident remains under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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