MLB Prospect Luis Guevara Dead At 19

Baltimore Orioles infielder prospect Luis Guevara has died at the age of 19 from injuries sustained in a jet ski crash in Sarasota, Florida, on Sunday (June 15), the team announced on its official website and social media accounts Tuesday (June 17).

Guevara, a Venezuelan native, was signed by the Orioles as an international free agent and appeared in 30 games during his first year in the United States, which included 24 with Single-A Delmarva, four with the FCL Orioles and two with Double-A Chesapeake, having spent the last two seasons with the team's Dominican Summer League affiliate the DSL Orioles.

Two watercrafts reportedly collided head-on during the fatal accident. The Orioles announced the postponement of their Florida League Complex games on Monday and Tuesday (June 17) were in relation to Guevara's death.

“Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing,” said Orioles general manager Mike Elias in a statement via MLB.com. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and teammates, and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.”

Guevara was hitting for a .235 average with 20 hits, 11 RBIs and 16 runs scored, along with a .380 OBP and .698 OPS in 2025, according to MiLB.com.

"We join the Orioles and the rest of the baseball community in mourning the loss of infielder Luis Guevara," Minor League Baseball wrote on its X account.