The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday night that 19-year-old minor league infielder Luis Guevara was killed in a Lido Key jet ski crash.
Two jet skis collided head-on last weekend, sending all four occupants into the water, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The report wasn’t immediately available.
“Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing,” said Mike Elias, Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates, and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.”
Guevara was signed by the Orioles as an international free agent out of Tinaco, Venezuela in January 2023. He spent his first two professional seasons from 2023-24 with the DSL Orioles.
He appeared in 30 games this year, his first season in the United States, playing in 24 games with Single-A Delmarva, four with the FCL Orioles and two with Double-A Chesapeake.
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo covers breaking news and public safety for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Reach out at mperezcarrillo@gannett.com
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