Wes Gardner: key obituary facts
Is Wes Gardner dead? Yes. Wes Gardner died on June 10, 2026, at age 65.
Cause of death: Wes Gardner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Wes Gardner known for?
He was an American baseball player.
More about Wes Gardner
Born: 29 April 1961.
Place of birth: Benton.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: University of Central Arkansas, Benton High School.
Also known as: Wesley Brian Gardner.
Wes Gardner, an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox, died on June 10, 2026, at 65.
Born Wesley Brian Gardner on April 29, 1961, in Benton, he was drafted by the Mets in the 22nd round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft after pitching at the University of Central Arkansas. Gardner reached the majors with New York on July 29, 1984, and worked in 30 games for the club over the 1984 and 1985 seasons.
He was traded to Boston in November 1985 and became the Red Sox’s closer in 1987, finishing the season with a team-leading 10 saves.