Brett M. Gardner (born August 24, 1983, in Holly Hill, South Carolina) is an American Major League Baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees. Gardner, who is 5' 10", bats and throws left-handed.

Gardner was a power hitter and hit 0 home runs and three-year starter at the College of Charleston (CofC). In 2004, he was chosen to the All-Southern Conference Team. His .447 batting average was third in the nation in 2005, and his 122 hits tied for the most hits in the country. His 85 runs in 2005 is the all-time record at CofC, and his 38 stolen bases led the Southern Conference. He wrapped up his Cougar career as a Third-Team All-American and a second time All-Southern Conference player, sporting a .382/.456/.508 career line, mostly from the lead-off spot. He also went to Skyline Community College in Pacifica, CA, but only attended for one year.

After his junior year in college he was drafted by the Yankees in the 3rd round in 2005, and received a $210,000 bonus for his jet fast speed.