Eric Kay’s Drug Use Was Known in Angels' Clubhouse, Former Attendant Testifies
A former Los Angeles Angels ballpark attendant testified on November 4 that it was widely known within the Angels' clubhouse that Eric Kay, a communications staffer, struggled with drug addiction. Kay later gave pitcher Tyler Skaggs an illicit pill that contributed to Skaggs' death.
Testimony Details
Kris Constanti, the former attendant, described hearing Kay admit to being high on Norco while at the ballpark. He also testified that Kay hired sex workers during spring training and appeared to have snorted drugs in a team kitchen shortly before Angels owner Arte Moreno entered the room.
“Kay admitted to being high on Norco while at the ballpark, hired sex-workers during spring training, and seemed to have snorted drugs moments before the owner walked in.”
Defense and Denials
- The Angels' attorney characterized Constanti as a disgruntled former employee upset over his dismissal after more than ten years with the team.
- Constanti conceded he never saw Kay actually taking drugs nor formally reported his suspicions to the organization.
- Other Angels employees denied knowing about Kay’s opioid addiction or that he supplied illicit pills to players, including Skaggs.
Allegations from Skaggs' Family and Kay’s Ex-Wife
Attorneys representing Tyler Skaggs’ family and Kay’s former wife claim that team officials were well aware of Kay’s illegal drug use and his connection to Skaggs before the 27-year-old pitcher’s death in a Texas hotel room in 2019.
“Team officials were aware of Kay’s illegal drug use and his drug ties to Skaggs prior to the 2019 death.”
Author’s summary: Testimony reveals known drug issues of Eric Kay in the Angels' clubhouse, with allegations of team awareness before Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose.