Red Sox 2004 World Series champion Dave McCarty passes away at the age of 54

Dave McCarty, a former Boston Red Sox first baseman and outfielder who secured a World Series victory in 2004, has passed away at the age of 54.

The Red Sox announced McCarty's death on Friday, April 19, citing a cardiac event as the cause, which occurred in Oakland, California.

McCarty was part of the 2004 championship team, which reconvened at Fenway Park on April 9 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their victory and pay tribute to Tim Wakefield and his wife, Stacy, both of whom succumbed to cancer within the last six months.

Hailing from Houston and a graduate of Stanford University, McCarty played for seven MLB teams from 1993 to 2005.

Over his career, McCarty participated in 630 games, boasting a batting average of .242 with 36 home runs and 175 RBIs.

Following his playing days, McCarty served as an NESN analyst from 2005 to 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.