Thomas Michael McCarthy (born June 18, 1961) is a former

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who played from through for the

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(1985) and

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(1988–89). Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., McCarthy batted and threw

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Career

In a three-season career, McCarthy posted a 3–2 record with a 3.61

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and one save in 40 appearances, including 20

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, 34

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s, 26 walks, 88 hits allowed, and innings of work. Following his majors career, McCarthy pitched for Triple-A

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(1992),

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(1993) and

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. In 106 appearances, he went 13–14 with a 4.13 ERA and six saves.

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* 1961 births Living people Albuquerque Dukes players 20th-century American sportsmen American expatriate baseball players in Canada American expatriate baseball players in Mexico American expatriates in West Germany Boston Red Sox players Charlotte Knights players Chicago White Sox players Diablos Rojos del México players Elmira Pioneers players Jackson Mets players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Germany Mexican League baseball pitchers New Britain Red Sox players Pawtucket Red Sox players People from Landstuhl Pericos de Puebla players Richmond Braves players Tiburones de La Guaira players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Tidewater Tides players Vancouver Canadians players Winston-Salem Spirits players Sportspeople from Rhineland-Palatinate {{baseball-pitcher-stub

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