CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Costa Rican officials revealed new details Monday regarding the recent death of Charleston baseball legend Brett Gardner's son Miller.

The US State Department confirmed to ABC News that the 14-year-old died while he was in Costa Rica.

“We can confirm the death of a U.S. citizen in Costa Rica on March 21,” a State Department spokesperson told ABC. “We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death. Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones during this difficult time, we have no further comment at this time.”

Costa Rican authorities told NBC News that Miller appears to have died by asphyxiation "after a possible intoxication after apparently ingesting some food." Officials further revealed the 14-year-old was found dead in a hotel room in Manuel Antonio, and his cause of death is preliminary as they await an autopsy and toxicology analysis.

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Miller's father Brett Gardner, a Holly Hill native, walked on to the College of Charleston baseball team before being drafted by the New York Yankees in 2005. He spent his entire career in the Yankees organization, winning a Golden Glove and World Series title.

Gardner and his wife Jessica, who still have ties to the Lowcountry, announced the loss of their son in a statement shared by New York Sunday. Miller went to school in Summerville along with his brother Hunter.

The Yankees released a separate statement on behalf of the organization. "We grieve with Brett, Jessica, Hunter, and their community of family and friends in mourning the loss of Miller, who had a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and feisty personality, and a warm and loving nature," it reads in part.