Former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner announced to fans that his 14-year-old son had died, but he did not reveal the cause of his death.
The former MLB player revealed that his youngest son, Miller, succumbed to the illness that struck several members of his family. The family reportedly contracted illness during the holidays.
“There are very few questions and answers at this point, but I know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday March 21st,” Gardner wrote in a message posted to X by the Yankees organization.
Gardner said, “Miller is our beloved son and brother, and we still can't understand our lives without his infectious smile. He loved soccer, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family, and his friends.
The family also sought privacy “when we are looking for healing and healing.”
Gardner did not reveal the cause of the death, nor did he note where they took their vacation.
“The words feel insignificant and inadequate to try to explain these unimaginable losses. Brett was not the only one who grew up in this organization for over 17 years. Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we provide enduring support for us, understanding their desire for privacy at this point,” the Yankees said.
Gardner was drafted by the Yankees in the third round of the 2005 MLB Draft and remained with the team for the entire 14-year career. He was a member of the 2009 team that won the Yankees World Series and played in the 2015 All-Star Game. Yahoo Sports reported that he retired at the end of the 2021 season.
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