Former Boston Red Sox player and World Series winner Dave McCarty dies aged 54 after 'cardiac event' in California

Former Boston Red Sox player and 2004 World Series winner Dave McCarty has died at the age of 54.

According to the team, McCarty suffered a 'cardiac event' in Oakland, California. 

'Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Dave McCarty,' the team said in a statement.

'Playing 3 seasons with the Red Sox, he will forever be a part of the curse-breaking 2004 World Series championship team.

'We send our love to his wife, Monica, and their children, Reid and Maxine.'

Former Red Sox player and 2004 World Series winner Dave McCarty has died at the age of 54

According to a Red Sox statement, McCarty suffered a 'cardiac event' in Oakland, California

The first baseman and outfielder spent the final three seasons of his 11-year career in Boston

McCarty celebrates with a cigar after beating the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in 2003

The former first baseman and outfielder spent the final three seasons of his 11-year career in Major League Baseball with the Red Sox.

He was at Fenway Park earlier this month as the Red Sox paid tribute to the team who won the World Series in 2004. 

McCarty, who went to Stanford, played 630 games in MLB with seven teams after being drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 1991 MLB Draft.

He also represented the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Marines, Kansas City, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Oakland Athletics before ending his career with the Red Sox. 

After retiring, McCarty stayed in the Boston area and worked as a Red Sox TV analyst for New England Sports Network.

His former teammate and Red Sox pitcher Lenny DiNardo paid tribute to McCarty on social media. 

'Just awful news. I was happy to be able to spend time with him at our reunion,' he said.

'Such a great guy. He'll be missed. Hug your loved ones.'