Eric Kay Known as Drug Addict in Angels’ Clubhouse Before Tyler Skaggs’ Death
During the wrongful death trial involving the Los Angeles Angels, a former ballpark attendant testified that Eric Kay, a communications staffer, was widely recognized as a drug addict within the team’s clubhouse. Kay later provided pitcher Tyler Skaggs with a pill that led to Skaggs’ death.
Testimony from Kris Constanti
Kris Constanti shared details from his time with the Angels, recounting Kay’s behavior at the ballpark:
- Kay admitted to being high on Norco during work hours.
- He hired sex workers to accompany him during spring training.
- He appeared to have snorted drugs in a team kitchen shortly before owner Arte Moreno entered the area.
"It was well-known in the clubhouse that Eric Kay was a drug addict."
Defense and Contradictions
The Angels’ attorney portrayed Constanti as a disgruntled former employee upset about his dismissal after over ten years with the team. Constanti himself admitted he never witnessed Kay actually taking drugs nor reported his concerns formally to the organization.
Other Angels staff who worked with Kay have denied knowledge of his opioid addiction or that he supplied illegal pills to players, including Skaggs.
Allegations Against the Angels
Attorneys representing the Skaggs family, alongside Kay’s ex-wife, claim that team officials were aware of Kay’s drug use and connection to Skaggs before the pitcher died in 2019 at age 27 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: The testimony reveals long-standing knowledge of Eric Kay’s drug addiction within the Angels’ organization, raising questions about the team’s role before Tyler Skaggs’ tragic death.