David McCarty
11/23/1969 - 04/19/2024
Former MLB first baseman and outfielder, David Andrew McCarty, 54, of Oakland, Calif., passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, on November 23, 1969, Dave attended Sharpstown High School and later Stanford University, where he would put up All-American, College Player of the Year numbers that would eventually land him in the Stanford Hall of Fame. Dave played for Team USA in the summer of 1990, and was drafted 3rd overall in the 1991 draft by the Minnesota Twins. Over the next 14 years, the once top prospect would become a journeyman utility player who could come off the bench to play defense, provide a power-threat, and-a few times-pitch.
Dave played in 630 major league games with the Minnesota Twins (1993–1995), San Francisco Giants (1995–1997), Seattle Mariners (1998), Kansas City Royals (2000–2002), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002), Oakland Athletics (2003), and Boston Red Sox (2003–2005), posting a career average of .242 with 36 home runs, and 175 RBIs.
The highlight of Dave's baseball career was being part of the 2004 Boston Red Sox during their historic championship season that would break the infamous 86-year-long "Curse of the Bambino." Dave retired from baseball in 2005 but continued to work for the Red Sox as an analyst on NESN until the 2008 season. After baseball, Dave joined Lee & Associates as one of the founding members of the commercial real estate firm's Oakland office in 2006.
Dave's wife of 32 years, Monica, whom he met at Stanford, and their two children, Reid and Maxine, shared a love of sports and travel. The family traveled the globe together and enjoyed skiing, hiking, golf, Disney, and London.
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Dennis. He is survived by his wife; his children; his mother, Joan; his sister, Kelly; and a large much-loved extended family.
A celebration of Dave's life
will be held on May 9, please contact Dave's family for more information. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Sunflower Hill in Pleasanton, Calif., (a special needs housing and programs community) or The Special Olympics of Northern California, where Dave and his son Reid recently won a gold medal in a local golf competition.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 28 to May 2, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for David McCarty

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Ciaran Scally

May 15, 2024

Sincere condolences to Monica , Maxine and Reid. We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Dave´s passing, no words can express our sorrow. Dave was a real gentleman and a pleasure to be around. Apologies for not being able to attend the service as we were in Ireland.
Ciarán, Louise, Nora and Méabh Scally

Myless and Diane Gush Stempin

May 12, 2024

Rest in peace cousin David. May his family receive comfort from the wonderful memories of joyful times together as you honor a life well lived.

Myles and Diane Gush Stempin
Beaufort, NC

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Joe Siwa

May 6, 2024

I remember Dave´s signing with the Twins and his arrival in Orlando Florida to the Sun Rays. I remember having lunch the first day in town with Monica. I am saddened by the news of my former teammate. Even though we lost connection through the years I remember his laughs together in the locker rooms and long bus rides.
Wishing and giving my prayers to Monica, their kids and Dave´s family through this very challenging time.
Thanks for sharing all those words of his life and the many great accomplishments he made. We lost another good man today
Joe SIWA

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Chris Jarboe

May 6, 2024

We played baseball, in Houston when we were kids. I moved away in `86. Wasn´t until `93 or `94, I was umpiring in the Southern League and Dave was down for a rehab stint with the Twins. We were in Huntsville Alabama, when my name was introduced. Dave jumped to the top steps and started yelling at me. We had lunch, the next day and could have talked for hours. It is a damn shame!!!

Jerome Ronquillo

May 6, 2024

He was a classmate at Sharpstown High school. He was a great guy and took the time to say hello while passing in the hallway. My sincere condolences. -Jerome Ronquillo.

David Davis

April 29, 2024

I met David in elementary school. I remember in 1979, when we competed in the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition. I won gold and David won silver and we both got to advance to the regional competition. I played against and with him from then, through high school. He was always larger than life with his friendly insults and teases. He was a born leader and will truly be missed. God needs him up there more than we need him down here. Gone way too soon.

Wendy Dutton

April 29, 2024

David and I started a friendship back in middle school when we began an 8 year run of being home room buddies that spanned through SHS. I never knew him to be anything other than a very tall, happy go lucky and funny friend. It saddens me deeply that he was taken so soon! Condolences to all of the family and friends who have lost a dear sweet soul.

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