LIDO KEY, Fla. – A professional baseball player in the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league system has died following last Sunday’s head-on jet ski crash in Lido Key, team officials confirmed.
The backstory:
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), two jet skis with two people each on board collided head-on, sending all four occupants into the water.
Luis Guevara, 19, an infielder with the Orioles’ Florida Complex League affiliate, later died at the hospital.
Photo of Luis Guevara. Courtesy: Minor League Baseball.
A native of Venezuela, Guevara signed with the Orioles in January 2023 and made his U.S. debut this season, appearing in 30 minor league games.
The FCL Orioles postponed Monday and Tuesday night’s scheduled games in the aftermath of the crash.
What they’re saying:
Orioles general manager Mike Elias released a statement, writing in part: “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 Source: This story was written with information from the Baltimore Orioles and previous FOX 13 News reports.
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