On Friday, the Boston Red Sox announced the passing of former MLB first baseman and outfielder Dave McCarthy at the age of 54. McCarthy had an illustrious 11-year MLB career, playing for seven different teams before retiring with the Red Sox in 2005. He was a crucial member of the team that won the World Series in 2004.
Over his career, McCarthy amassed an impressive record of 362 hits, 36 home runs, and 175 RBI, with a career batting average of .242. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 1991 MLB draft and spent two-and-a-half seasons with the team before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1995 and later to the San Francisco Giants. McCarthy also played for the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Oakland Athletics before joining the Red Sox.
In his final three seasons with Boston, McCarthy was honored as part of the 2004 World Series team at Fenway Park earlier this month. He is survived by his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine. McCarthy’s contributions to baseball will be remembered fondly by fans and fellow players alike.