Tom McCarthy
Born: 6/18/1961 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany
MLB Debut: 1985-07-05 | Final Game: 1989-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas Michael McCarthy
Biography
Tom McCarthy, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1989. He played in a competitive era that saw the rise of power hitters and a shift in pitching strategies, making his contributions notable in the context of the game’s evolution. Over the course of his career, McCarthy compiled a record of 3-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61, indicative of his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay during his tenure.
McCarthy was known for his versatility on the mound, demonstrating the capacity to be a reliable late-inning option, as evidenced by his single save and a total of 34 strikeouts. While his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, he made a lasting impact on his teams and left a mark as a determined competitor. After retiring from professional play on September 22, 1989, McCarthy remained a part of the baseball community, contributing his knowledge and experience to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84.7 | 88 | 34 | 9 | 26 | 34 | 3.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1.38 | - |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 72 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 3.51 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHA | P | 31 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $75,000 | ||