Tyler Skaggs' wife, Carli, gave a heartfelt tribute to the late MLB pitcher on Tuesday ... delivering an emotional speech at his private funeral.
"I made a last minute decision to speak. I didn't think I'd be able to. But, Tyler has given me some strength today," Carli said in front of Skaggs' family, friends and LA Angels teammates.
"Tyler, my most handsome husband and love of my life. You showed me what real love is. And as badly as I'm hurting, I consider myself blessed to have been loved by you."
The service in Skaggs' native Santa Monica featured 14 different speakers -- including Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney and Skaggs' former teammate Garrett Richards -- as well as several family members.