Dave McCarty, a former Boston Red Sox The first baseman and outfielder, and member of the 2004 World Series championship team, died Friday in California after a “cardiac event,” the team confirmed in a statement.
He was 54 years old.
Dave McCarty #10 of the Boston Red Sox bats during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 6, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Red Sox beat the Royals 5-3. (John Williamson/MLB via Getty Images)
“Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Dave McCarty,” the team said in a social media post.
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“Playing 3 seasons with the Red Sox, he will always be part of the team that breaks the curse. 2004 World Series champion team. We send our love to his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.”
The Red Sox pitcher’s former teammate Lenny DiNardo reacted to the news on social media.
Dave McCarty (L), Manny Ramirez (C) and David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after scoring a double off Mark Bellhorn during the seventh inning of an interleague game against the San Francisco Giants, Calif., on June 19. , 2004. The Giants beat the Red Sox 6-4. (Reuters/Kimberly White KW)
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“This is just terrible news. I was happy to be able to spend time with him during our reunion. He is such a great guy. We will miss him. Hug your loved ones,” DiNardo wrote on X.
McCarty was removed from Stanford University by the Minnesota Twins as the third overall pick in 1991. He played for seven teams during his long career, but played the last three with the Red Sox.
He played in 118 games during that span, including 89 games during Boston’s 2004 championship season.
Dave McCarty of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after scoring a two-run home run in the 12th inning against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park in Boston, May 30, 2004. The home run gave Boston a 2-0 win 9-7. At right is Mariners first baseman John Olerud. (Reuters/Jim Bourg JRB/GN)
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News of McCarty’s passing comes just weeks after he and other members of the 2004 team were honored at Fenway Park as part of the 20th anniversary of their championship season.
This also comes months after the death of The great Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox, died in October from brain cancer. He was a member of the Red Sox’s 2004 and 2007 World Series victories.
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