Dave McCarty
Born: 11/23/1969 in Houston, TX, USA
Died: 4/19/2024 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-05-17 | Final Game: 2005-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: David Andrew McCarty
Biography
Dave McCarty was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1993 until his retirement in 2005. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 632 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. McCarty recorded a total of 362 hits, with 36 home runs and 175 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .242. His ability to contribute both at the plate and in the field made him a valuable asset to his teams.
McCarty's career spanned the transition period of the 1990s and early 2000s, a time marked by the increasing popularity of power hitting and the emergence of advanced analytics in baseball. Though he was not a household name, McCarty's versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles within the lineup, earning him respect among teammates and coaches alike. With a total of 9 stolen bases, he demonstrated a surprising speed for a player of his stature, adding another dimension to his playing style. McCarty's contributions to the game, while perhaps understated, reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | 1493 | 182 | 362 | 68 | 8 | 36 | 175 | 9 | 126 | 367 | 0.242 | 0.305 | 0.371 | 0.676 | -2978.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 98 | 350 | 36 | 75 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 80 | 0.214 | -1779.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 44 | 131 | 21 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 0.260 | -203.4 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 25 | 55 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.218 | -226.2 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 12 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 | -226.2 |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 91 | 175 | 16 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 18 | 43 | 0.217 | -602.5 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 8 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 103 | 270 | 34 | 75 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 53 | 0 | 22 | 68 | 0.278 | 91.9 |
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 98 | 200 | 26 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 45 | 0.250 | -140.2 |
| 2002 | KCR | AL | 13 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBR | AL | 12 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 16 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.407 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 8 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 91 | 151 | 24 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 40 | 0.258 | -119.4 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2003 | ALDS2 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 368 | 229 | 2255 | 228 | 26 | 239 |
| OF | 177 | 115 | 256 | 15 | 10 | 4 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | 1B | 36 | 29 | 278 | 30 | 2 | 24 |
| 1993 | MIN | OF | 67 | 61 | 134 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | MIN | 1B | 32 | 27 | 227 | 27 | 5 | 19 |
| 1994 | MIN | OF | 14 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | 1B | 18 | 15 | 128 | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | MIN | OF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | OF | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | SFN | 1B | 51 | 27 | 269 | 16 | 3 | 30 |
| 1996 | SFN | OF | 20 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SEA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SEA | OF | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | KCA | 1B | 63 | 48 | 463 | 59 | 4 | 62 |
| 2000 | KCA | OF | 11 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | KCA | 1B | 68 | 43 | 441 | 45 | 6 | 56 |
| 2001 | KCA | OF | 9 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | KCA | 1B | 9 | 8 | 66 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | TBA | OF | 11 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | BOS | 1B | 5 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | BOS | OF | 8 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | OAK | OF | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | 1B | 67 | 25 | 287 | 30 | 3 | 23 |
| 2004 | BOS | OF | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | BOS | 1B | 12 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 368 |
| Left Field | 103 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 80 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BOS | AL | $550,000 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | $500,000 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | $850,000 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $750,000 |
| 2000 | KCA | AL | $325,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $150,000 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,405,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |