The son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, Miller Gardner, died Friday, according to an announcement made by the family on Sunday.
‘He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation,” Brett and his wife Jessica Gardner said in a statement released by the Yankees.
Details about the illness were not released at this time.
“We have so many questions and so few answers at this point,” the family said in the statement. “We do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.”
Miller actively participated in multiple sports including football, baseball and golf. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
‘Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss,’ the Yankees said in a statement. ‘It wasn’t just Brett who literally grew up in this organization for more than 17 years–so did his wife, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller.
‘Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will offer our enduring support while understanding their desire for privacy at this time. May Miller rest in peace.’
Who is Brett Gardner?
Brett Gardner spent all 14 years of his MLB career with the Yankees and was a member of the organization’s championship team in 2009.
He last played for the team in 2021. He was named an All-Star in 2015 and won an American League Gold Glove in 2016 for his play in left field.
The South Carolina native was drafted by the Yankees in the third round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft from the College of Charleston.