The baseball community is mourning the loss of Dave McCarty, a beloved member of the 2004 World Series champion Boston Red Sox team. McCarty, who played first base and outfield for the Red Sox from 2003-05, passed away at the age of 54. The Red Sox announced his passing on social media, expressing their condolences to his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.
McCarty was a first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 1991 and went on to have an illustrious 11-year MLB career. He played for several teams including the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Oakland A’s before joining the Red Sox in 2003. During his time with the Red Sox, McCarty appeared in 118 games over three seasons and was known for his productive performance at the plate. His slash line was .286/.355/.440 with five home runs and 25 RBIs. He even pitched in three games for the Red Sox in 2004, allowing only one earned run on two hits while striking out four over 3.2 innings.
One of McCarty’s most memorable moments in a Red Sox uniform was his walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners in May 2004, securing a 9-7 victory in the 12th inning. He played a crucial role in helping the Red Sox break their historic curse that had been going on for over eight decades. After retiring from playing baseball in 2005, McCarty continued to contribute to the Red Sox organization as an analyst until he retired again at the end of the 2008 season. His contributions to both players and fans alike will always be remembered fondly by those who knew him best.
In conclusion, Dave McCarty’s legacy as a player and contributor to baseball will live on forever through his accomplishments with
