Dave McCarty, a former Boston Red Sox first baseman and outfielder and a member of the 2004 World Sequence championship staff, died in California on Friday after a “cardiac event,” the staff confirmed in a press release.
He was 54.
Dave McCarty #10 of the Boston Pink Sox bats in the course of the recreation in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 6, 2004, in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. The Pink Sox defeated the Royals 5-3. (John Williamson/MLB by way of Getty Photographs)
“Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Dave McCarty,” the staff stated in a submit on social media.
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“Enjoying 3 seasons with the Pink Sox, he’ll without end be part of the curse-breaking 2004 World Series championship team. We ship our like to his spouse, Monica, and their youngsters, Reid and Maxine.”
Former teammate Pink Sox pitcher Lenny DiNardo reacted to the information on social media.
Boston Pink Sox’ Dave McCarty (L), Manny Ramirez (C) and David Ortiz have fun after scoring on a double by Mark Bellhorn within the seventh inning of an inter-league recreation in opposition to the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, California, June 19, 2004. The Giants beat the Pink Sox 6-4. (REUTERS/Kimberly White KW)
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“Just awful news. I was happy to be able to spend time with him at our reunion. Such a great guy. He’ll be missed. Hug your loved ones,” DiNardo wrote on X.
McCarty was drafted out of Stanford College by the Minnesota Twins because the No. 3 general decide in 1991. He performed for seven groups throughout his prolonged profession however performed the ultimate three with the Pink Sox.
He performed in 118 throughout that point, together with 89 video games throughout Boston’s 2004 championship season.
Dave McCarty of the Boston Pink Sox celebrates after hitting a game-winning two-run dwelling run within the twelfth inning in opposition to the Seattle Mariners, at Fenway Park in Boston, Might 30, 2004. The house run gave Boston a 9-7 win. At proper is Mariners first baseman John Olerud. (REUTERS/Jim Bourg JRB/GN)
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Information of McCarty’s dying comes simply weeks after he and different members of the 2004 staff have been honored at Fenway Park as a part of the 20-year anniversary of their championship season.
It additionally comes months after the dying of Red Sox great Tim Wakefield, who died in October after battling mind most cancers. He was a member of the Pink Sox 2004 and 2007 World Sequence wins.
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