Miller Gardner, Son of Longtime New York Yankees Outfielder Brett Gardner, Dies at 14

Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, announced Sunday that their 14-year-old son died Friday after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.

Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) works out at batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. | Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Miller Gardner, the youngest son of longtime New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died at the age of 14 on Friday.

Miller, along with several other family members, recently fell ill while on vacation. No further details on the cause of death have been revealed to the public at this time.

Gardner and his wife, Jessica, released a statement through the Yankees on Sunday.

"Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile," the statement read. "He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day."

The Gardners asked for people to respect their wishes for privacy while they mourn their loss.

Statement from Brett and Jessica Gardner: 

With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation. We have so many… pic.twitter.com/lBCBVmKGUe

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 23, 2025

The Yankees released a statement of their own shortly after.

"Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is filled with grief after learning of the passing of Miller Gardner," it read. "Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss."

Statement from the New York Yankees: pic.twitter.com/2f1F9CQ9F8

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 23, 2025

Gardner got his start with the Yankees in 2005, when he was selected in the third round of the MLB draft. He made his big league debut in 2008 and remained with the club through the 2021 campaign.

Over the course of his career, Gardner totaled 1,470 hits, 139 home runs, 578 RBIs, 943 runs, 274 stolen bases and a 44.3 WAR. He made one All-Star appearance, claimed one Gold Glove and won a World Series ring in 2009.

Gardner's best season came in 2010, when he posted a 7.4 WAR.

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