Tom McCarthy (1980s pitcher)

Thomas Michael McCarthy (born June 18, 1961) is an American former professional baseball middle relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 through 1989 for the Boston Red Sox (1985) and Chicago White Sox (1988–89). Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., McCarthy batted and threw right-handed.

Tom McCarthy
Pitcher
Born: (1961-06-18) June 18, 1961 (age 64) Landstuhl, West Germany
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 5, 1985, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 22, 1989, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	3–2
Earned run average	3.61
Strikeouts	34
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Boston Red Sox (1985) Chicago White Sox (1988–1989)

Career

In a three-season career, McCarthy posted a 3–2 record with a 3.61 ERA and one save in 40 appearances, including 20 games finished, 34 strikeouts, 26 walks, 88 hits allowed, and 84+2⁄3 innings of work.

Following his majors career, McCarthy pitched for Triple-A Richmond Braves (1992), Charlotte Knights (1993) and Albuquerque Dukes. In 106 appearances, he went 13–14 with a 4.13 ERA and six saves.

See also

• Boston Red Sox all-time roster
• Chicago White Sox all-time roster

External links

• Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac