Eric Kay’s Drug Use Known in Angels’ Clubhouse Before Tyler Skaggs' Death
A former Los Angeles Angels ballpark attendant testified on November 4 that it was widely known within the clubhouse that Eric Kay, a communications staffer, struggled with drug addiction. Kay later gave pitcher Tyler Skaggs an illicit pill that led to Skaggs’ death.
Testimony Highlights
- Kris Constanti, the former attendant, shared that Kay admitted to using Norco at the ballpark.
- Kay reportedly hired sex workers to stay with him during spring training.
- Kay seemed to have snorted drugs in a team kitchen shortly before the Angels’ owner, Arte Moreno, entered.
"Kay admit[ted] to being high on Norco while at the ballpark, to hiring sex-workers to stay with him during spring training and to appearing to have snorted drugs in a team kitchen moments before Angels owner Arte Moreno walked in."
Defense and Disputes
The Angels’ attorney described Constanti as a disgruntled former employee upset over his termination after more than a decade with the team. Constanti conceded he never directly witnessed Kay taking drugs and did not report his suspicions to the organization.
Other Angels employees who worked with Kay have denied any knowledge of his opioid addiction or handing out illicit pills to players, including Skaggs.
Allegations Against Team Officials
Attorneys representing the Skaggs family and Kay’s ex-wife claim team officials were aware of Kay’s illegal drug use and his involvement with Skaggs prior to the pitcher’s death in 2019 in a Texas hotel room.
"Team officials were well aware of Kay’s illegal drug use and his drug ties to Skaggs prior to the 27-year-old pitcher’s 2019 death."
Author’s summary: Testimony reveals widespread knowledge of Eric Kay’s drug addiction within the Angels’ clubhouse before Tyler Skaggs’ fatal overdose, despite official denials.