Miller Gardner, the 14 -year -old son of the former Yankees Brett gardener, died of suffocation “after possible poisoning after ingesting some foods,” an official from the Costa Rica’s judicial investigation agency told NBC.
The reports circulated earlier on the day that the family was on vacation in the Central American country last week when Miller fell ill and died.
The State Department said in a statement to Pak Gazette Digital that local officials were investigating a death that occurred on March 21 in Costa Rica, the same day that Miller Gardner died.
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New York Yankees gardener Brett Gardner (11), directs the bases after hitting a home run against Chicago’s white socks during the sixth entry in Field of Dreams. (Jeffrey Becker/USA Today Sports)
Pak Gazette Digital contacted the agency mentioned above for additional comments, but has not received an answer.
Gardner and his family announced Miller’s death in a statement on Sunday.
“With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the death of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us too soon after getting sick along with several other family members while he was on vacation,” said his statement. “We have many questions and so few answers at this time, but we know that he died peacefully as he slept on Friday, March 21.
“Miller was a beloved son and brother and we still can’t understand our life without his infectious smile. He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. Life lived to the fullest every day.”
The Yankees also issued a statement about Miller’s death.
The New York Yankees left the gardener Brett Gardner (11) and the manager Aaron Boone (17) speak during a game against the Rays of Tampa Bay in Tropicana Field. (Kim Klement/USA Today Sports)
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“Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is full of pain after learning of Miller Gardner,” the team said. “Words feel insignificant and insufficient to try to describe such unimaginable loss. It was not only Brett who literally grew in this organization for more than 17 years, so did his wife, Jessica and his two children, Hunter and Miller.”
“We afflicted with Brett, Jessica, Hunter and his community of family and friends by crying the loss of Miller, who had a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and fighter personality, and a warm and loving nature.”
The New York Yankees leave the gardener Brett Gardner (11) walks towards the shelter after the top of the first entry against the Baltimore Orioles in Oriole Park in Camden Yards. (Tommy Gilligan/USA Today Sports)
Gardner was a gardener for the Yankees for 14 seasons and was on the team when they won their last World Series title in 2009; He spent his entire career at Bronx, the last playing in 2021.
