Major League Baseball Angels' flagship pitcher was found guilty of a sudden death at a hotel on an expedition in 2019, alleging that he had illegally obtained the drug that caused his death and provided it to the player. Was given.
Tyler Skaggs, Angels' flagship pitcher, took a strong analgesic medical drug and alcohol at a hotel in Texas on an expedition in July 2019, causing him to clog his vomitus. He died suddenly at the age of 27.
Eric Kay, a spokeswoman for the team at the time, was accused of illegally obtaining the medical drug and handing it to Mr. Skaggs, and a jury trial ruled guilty on the 17th. Did.
In this trial, several players who belonged to Angels at that time testified that they had received medical drugs from Defendant Kay and said that they also used it at the Angel Stadium, which is the home base, and the shock spread to the ball world. rice field.
According to Texas judiciary, Kay could be sentenced to more than 20 years in prison, and the sentence will be sentenced on June 28.
Regarding the guilty verdict, the Angels commented, "The testimony of the players was very painful for our organization."