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New York Post
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Orioles prospect Luis Guevara dead at 19 after jet ski crash
Orioles prospect Luis Guevara died at the age of 19 following a jet ski crash in Sarasota, Fla., the organization announced Tuesday. Guevera was involved in a head-on crash between two water vehicles around 8 p.m. Sunday off Lido Key in Florida that included four people, with two being sent to the hospital, The Baltimore Sun reported via details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Orioles said in a statement they are 'heartbroken,' and the franchise reportedly postponed scheduled Florida Complex League (FCL) games Monday and Tuesday. Advertisement 3 Former Orioles prospect Luis Guevara. Minor League Baseball 'Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing,' Orioles general manager Mike Elias said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.' Advertisement The four-person accident involved two jet skis colliding, with each carrying two people, and all four individuals fell into the water, per the Baltimore Sun. Those in the area helped those involved out of the water and to shore, with the pair on one jet ski reportedly suffering minor injuries and the two on the other being hospitalized. At least one more Orioles prospect was part of the collision, according to the Baltimore Sun. Advertisement Guevara, a native of Tinaco, Venezuela, signed with the Orioles as an international free agent in 2023. 3 Guevara (r) celebrates during a FCL game. Thomas Bender/Sarasota Herald-Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images He made his minor-league debut this year, playing 30 games for three different teams and peaking with the organization's Double-A squad. Guevara slashed a cumulative .235/.380/.318 for a .697 OPS and tallied 11 RBIs and eight steals. Advertisement 3 Lido Beach in Sarasota, Fla. Ruth P. Peterkin – He primarily played shortstop and third base, while also manning second base and left field. Guevara spent the majority of his time with Single-A Delmarva, posting a slash line of .243/.382/.314 with 13 walks in 91 plate appearances. He also appeared in four games with the organization's rookie league team and just a pair of contest with Double-A Chesapeake. He last played Saturday for the FCL Orioles, going 1-for-3 with a run scored. Guevara also played for the Orioles' Dominican Summer League (DSL) team from 2023-24, and he posted a .786 OPS while hitting .297 with a .434 on-base percentage and a .351 slugging percentage. Advertisement He tallied 38 RBIs in 84 games in the DSL.
CBS News
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Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara dies in personal watercraft crash
Luis Guevara, a 19-year-old Orioles minor league player, died after a personal watercraft crash in Florida, the team announced Tuesday. The Venezuelan shortstop was involved in a head-on collision between two personal watercraft Sunday evening near Lido Key in Sarasota. Two people were hospitalized following the crash. "Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing," Mike Elias, the Orioles' general manager, said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time." An Orioles spokesperson said the incident happened around 8 p.m. Sunday. Guevara signed as an international free agent in January 2023 out of Tinaco, Venezuela, and spent his first two professional seasons from 2023 to 2024 with the DSL Orioles. He appeared in 30 games in 2025, which was his first season in the United States. He played in 24 games with Single-A Delmarva, four with the FCL Orioles, and two with Double-A Chesapeake, according to the statement. In a statement announcing his signing, the Orioles portrayed Guevara as a switch-hitter with strong qualities suited for a leadoff role, the Baltimore Banner reported. The team said he was among the top Venezuelan hitters in the 2022–23 class, mentioned his outstanding "bat-to-ball skills" and steady swing from both sides of the plate.
Time of India
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- Time of India
Who was Luis Guevara? Orioles' young star dies in tragic accident at 19
Who was Luis Guevara? Orioles' young star dies in tragic accident at 19 (Image via Getty) Luis Guevara was only 19 years old. He was full of dreams. He had just started his baseball journey in the United States. But now, that journey has suddenly ended. His life was cut short in a terrible accident in Florida. The Orioles, his team, are mourning. His story, once full of promise, has turned into a painful loss. Orioles' Luis Guevara was a rising baseball player from Venezuela Venezuelan Luis Guevara was born. He was a young infielder driven to make professional baseball. At an incredibly young age, he joined the Baltimore Orioles organization. For his first two years, he played in the Dominican Summer League, where many Latin American players first start their careers. Over 114 total minor league games, Luis stole 44 bases, 49 RBIs, and achieved a. 281 batting average and a . 420 on-base percentage. For someone still picking up the game at a sophisticated level, these are excellent figures. Luis finally immigrated to the U. S. to play for the Class-A Delmarva Shorebirds in 2025. With a. 382 on-base percentage, he displayed intelligent plate discipline by walking frequently and hitting . 243 over 24 games. Playing two games, he was later momentarily called up to Double-A Chesapeake. Most recently, he had joined the Florida Complex League Orioles and went 3-for-10 in four games. Also Read: MLB Rumor: Cedric Mullins And Ryan Mountcastle May Be Traded As Orioles Season Collapses Luis Guevara died on June 16 in a jet ski crash in Florida Luis Guevara was injured in a jet ski accident off Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida, on Sunday, June 16, 2025. Two jet skis reportedly collided head-on; each had two people. One of the watercraft kept Luis. Even while rescue teams swarmed in, he regrettably passed away. On Tuesday, the Orioles verified his death. They didn't say what caused the death at first, but multiple reports later confirmed it was due to the jet ski crash. The Florida Complex League Orioles canceled games on Monday and Tuesday to honor their teammate. Mike Elias, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Orioles, released a heartfelt statement: '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. We ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.' Teammates who played with him in the Dominican Republic and have continued to do so in the United States describe him as kind, humble and constantly laboring. Some of them posted pictures and memories on social media. It was a big loss for Luis Guevara's family, the Orioles and baseball. He was just getting started. He dreamed of making the big leagues. He was chasing that dream to the very end. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Hindustan Times
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Who was Luis Guevara? Orioles minor leaguer dies at 19
The Baltimore Orioles organisation is mourning the loss of one of its youngest prospects, Luis Guevara, who passed away at the age of 19 following a jet ski accident in Sarasota, Florida. The club confirmed the devastating news on Tuesday. 'Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing,' Orioles general manager Mike Elias said in an official statement. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and teammates, and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.' The accident occurred on Sunday off Lido Key, where two jet skis collided head-on. Guevara was involved in the crash, which led to the cancellation of Florida Complex League (FCL) games on Monday and Tuesday out of respect for his memory and in support of his teammates. ALSO READ| MLB All-Star Game voting: How does it work and when will final team be announced? 'Guevara, 19, was signed by the Orioles as an international free agent out of Tinaco, Venezuela in January 2023. 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. He spent his first two professional seasons from 2023-24 with the DSL Orioles,' the club statement read further. Notably, the MLB prodigy began his professional journey in the Dominican Summer League, where he played during the 2023 and part of the 2024 seasons. 'Tragic. I pray for his mother and whole family and for his salvation,' one fan wrote. 'So very sad. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest peacefully,' another mourned. ALSO READ| MLB games today: Full schedule, start times, and how to watch – TV channels, live stream, and more 'Terrible news. My heart breaks for his family. So incredibly young and had his whole life ahead of him. Prayers for his family,' one wrote. 'This is Truly heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family,' NBS sportsjournalist wrote.
Reuters
7 hours ago
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Orioles minor-leaguer dies at 19 in jet-ski crash
June 18 - Luis Guevara, a 19-year-old infielder in the Baltimore Orioles' organization, died Sunday in a jet-ski collision in Sarasota, Fla. The team issued a statement on Tuesday confirming Guevara's death without mentioning the cause. According to multiple reports, two watercraft, each with two people aboard, collided head-on off Lido Key. The team Guevara played for as recently as Saturday, the Florida Complex League Orioles, postponed their games the past two days in the aftermath of Guevara's death. Mike Elias, Orioles executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement, "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." Guevara, a Venezuela native, was in his first season playing in the United States. He hit .243 with a .382 on-base percentage, no homers and nine RBIs in 24 games for Class-A Delmarva this year, briefly moving to Double-A Chesapeake, where he went 0-for-5 in two games. In four games since moving to the Florida Complex League last week, he had gone 3-for-10. Including two previous seasons for the Orioles' affiliate in the Dominican Summer League, Guevara compiled a .281 minor league average with a .420 on-base percentage, no homers, 49 RBIs and 44 steals in 114 games. --Field Level Media
