Orioles Infielder Luis Guevara Dies at 19 Years Previous

[ad_1] The Baltimore Orioles introduced Tuesday night time that minor league infielder Luis Guevera has handed away.

Guevera was solely 19 years outdated.

"The Orioles are heartbroken to share the information of the passing of minor league infielder Luis Guevara," the workforce introduced in a press release on social media in each English and Spanish.

"Guevara, 19, was signed by the Orioles as a global free agent out ofTinaco, Venezuela in January 2023. He appeared in 30 video games this yr, his first season in the USA, enjoying in 24 video games with Single-A Delmarva, 4 with the FCL Orioles, and two with Double-A Chesapeake. He spent his first two skilled seasons from 2023-24 with the DSL Orioles."

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 14: A Baltimore Orioles hat is pictured with Franklin batting gloves throughout the recreation towards the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Might 14, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 14: A Baltimore Orioles hat is pictured with Franklin batting gloves throughout the recreation towards the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Might 14, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Nic Antaya/Getty Photographs The Orioles additionally included a press release from workforce govt vice chairman and common supervisor Mike Elias.

"Luis was a beloved member of our group, and we're devastated following his tragic passing. Our ideas and prayers are along with his household, buddies, and teammates and we ask for his or her continued privateness throughout this tough time."

In 114 profession video games on the minor league degree, Guevara slashed .281/.420/.343 with an OPS of .763. He reached Double-A on the finish of Might earlier than going again to Single-A after which again to the FCL.

Here is the complete assertion in Spanish from the Orioles:

"Con profundo dolor, los Orioles lamentan al compartir la noticia del fallecimiento del jugador de las ligas menores Luis Guevara.

"'Luis period un miembro muy querido de nuestra organización, y estamos destrozados tras su trágico fallecimiento. Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones están con su familia, amigos y compañeros de equipo y les pedimos que respeten su privacidad durante este difícil momento', dijo el Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Gerente Common de los Orioles, Mike Elias.

"Guevara, de 19 años, fue firmado por los Orioles como agente libre internacional procedente de Tinaco, Venezuela, en enero del 2023. Apareció en 30 juegos este año, su primera temporada en los Estados Unidos, jugando en 24 juegos con Single-A Delmarva, cuatro con los Orioles del FCL y dos con Double-A Chesapeake. Pasó sus dos primeras temporadas profesionales del 2023-24 con los Orioles del DSL."