Dave McCarty, a first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 1991, passed away at the age of 54. McCarty, who played first base and outfield for the Boston Red Sox from 2003-05, died after suffering a cardiac event in Oakland. The Red Sox announced his passing on social media, expressing their condolences to his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.
During his time in Boston, McCarty played in 118 games over three seasons and had a .286/.355/.440 slash line with five home runs and 25 RBIs. One of his most memorable moments was his walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners in May 2004, securing a 9-7 victory in the 12th inning. He also contributed to the Red Sox breaking their 86-year World Series curse that year. After retiring as a player in 2005, McCarty worked as an analyst for Red Sox games until the end of the 2008 season. His loss is deeply felt within the Red Sox organization and among fans who remember his contributions to the historic 2004 season.
