Dave McCarty, a former Boston Red Sox player and 2004 World Series winner, has passed away at the age of 54 in California after suffering a ‘cardiac event’. McCarty played three seasons with the Red Sox and was part of the curse-breaking 2004 World Series championship team. He is survived by his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.
During his MLB career, McCarty played for seven different teams before spending his final three seasons with the Red Sox. He was a first baseman and outfielder who represented teams such as the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics. After retiring from baseball, McCarty worked as a Red Sox TV analyst for New England Sports Network.
McCarty’s former teammate, Lenny DiNardo, paid tribute to him on social media, calling him a great guy and expressing his sadness at the news. The Red Sox organization released a statement expressing their condolences to McCarty’s family and honoring his contributions to the team during his time with them. The baseball community is saddened by McCarty’s passing.