Former Angels Clubhouse Attendant Testifies on Eric Kay
A former Los Angeles Angels ballpark attendant testified on November 4 that Eric Kay, a communications staffer linked to pitcher Tyler Skaggs' death, was widely known in the clubhouse as a drug addict.
Testimony Highlights
- Kris Constanti recounted Kay admitting to being high on Norco at the ballpark.
- Kay reportedly hired sex workers during spring training.
- Constanti described an incident where Kay appeared to snort drugs in the team kitchen shortly before Angels owner Arte Moreno entered.
Defense and Contradictions
An attorney for the Angels portrayed Constanti as a disgruntled former employee, upset over his dismissal after over ten years with the team. Constanti admitted he never saw Kay actually take any drugs or reported suspicions to team management.
Angels employees working with Kay denied knowledge of his opioid addiction or involvement in distributing drugs to players, including Skaggs.
Allegations Against Team Officials
Attorneys for the Skaggs family and Kay’s ex-wife claim team officials were aware of Kay’s drug use and connection to Skaggs before the pitcher’s death in 2019 in a Texas hotel room.
"It was well-known in the clubhouse that Eric Kay... was a drug addict."
"Kay admitted to being high on Norco while at the ballpark."
Summary: Testimony reveals widespread awareness of Eric Kay's drug issues within the Angels clubhouse, though direct proof and official reports remain contested.