James Timothy McCarver (October 16, 1941 – February 16, 2023) was an American professional baseball catcher, television sports commentator, and singer. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1959 to 1980 for four teams, spending almost all of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. A two-time All-Star, he helped the Cardinals to the 1964 World Series title, batting .478 in the Series, including a three-run home run in the tenth inning to win Game 5. In 1966, he became the first catcher since the 19th century to lead the National League (NL) in triples with 13. McCarver was runner-up for the 1967 NL Most Valuable Player Award, behind teammate Orlando Cepeda, after batting .295 and leading NL catchers in assists and fielding percentage.
Traded to the Phillies after the 1969 season, he was later re-joined by pitcher and St. Louis teammate Steve Carlton, becoming his regular catcher as the team won three division titles from 1976 to 1978. After increased use as a pinch hitter in his last several seasons, in September 1980, McCarver became the 18th major league player to play in four decades.After his playing career, McCarver became a television color commentator, most notably for Fox Sports after previous stints with the other three broadcast networks. He eventually set a record by calling 23 World Series as well as 20 All-Star Games, earning three Emmy Awards in the process. In 2012, McCarver was named the Ford C. Frick Award recipient. He was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2016, and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2017.
Tim McCarver Net Worth is $10 Million
Net Worth: $10 Million
Date of Birth: Oct 16, 1941 – Feb 16, 2023 (81 years old)
Place of Birth: Memphis
Gender: Male
Profession: Baseball player, Announcer, Sports commentator, Voice Actor
Nationality: United States of America
What was Tim McCarver’s Net Worth?
Tim McCarver was an American Major League Baseball catcher and sportscaster who had a net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in February 2022. Tim McCarver played professional baseball for 21 years then transitioned into one of the game’s most admired broadcasters. During his playing career, Tim played for several teams in the MLB including the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and the Boston Red Sox. As a broadcaster for Fox Sports, he called dozens of World Series and All-Star games. He won three Emmys for his broadcasting work.
Early life
McCarver was born in Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended Christian Brothers High School. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1959. After playing in the minor leagues with the Keokuk Indians and the Rochester Red Wings, McCarver reached the Major Leagues for the first time at 17.
McCarver spent the 1960 season with the Memphis Chicks, the 1961 season with the Charleston Charlies, and the 1962 season with the Atlanta Crackers, receiving brief promotions to the major leagues in the 1960 and 1961 seasons. In 1963, he was promoted to the Major Leagues for good.
Playing Career
Tim McCarver made his major league debut on September 10, 1959, for the Cardinals. He continued to play for the Cardinals until 1970 at which point he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. He then played for the Montreal Expos for the 1972 season, returning to the Reds from 1973 to 1974, then the Red Sox from 1974 to 1975, finishing with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1975 to 1980. McCarver initially retired in 1979 after the end of the baseball season however he changed his mind and returned in September 1979. This decision made him one of only around 30 players in baseball history to appear in Major League games during four different decades (1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s).
McCarver was a two-time All-Star (1966, 1967) and two-time World Series champion (1964, 1967). He hit .271 over his career to go along with 97 home runs and 645 runs batted in. McCarver was inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame in 2017.
Broadcasting Career
Tim was probably best-known for being a sportscaster for Fox Sports. He started at WPHL-TV (Channel 17) in Philadelphia and eventually carved out an extremely successful broadcast career, winning three Emmy Awards. His 23 World Series and 20 All-Star Games called are both records. McCarver was named the 2012 Ford C. Frick Award recipient.
The Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame inducted McCarver as a sportscaster in 2010, and in 2016 he was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Salaries & Career Earnings
During McCarver’s later years, he earned around $60,000 per season, with his highest salary coming during the 1974-1975 season at $72,500 (the same as $447k today).
Music career
On October 9, 2009, McCarver released a cover album of jazz standards entitled Tim McCarver Sings Songs from the Great American Songbook.
Personal life
McCarver married his high school sweetheart, Anne, on December 29, 1964. They had two daughters.
McCarver died of heart failure in Memphis on February 16, 2023, at age 81.
Tim McCarver Earnings
- Boston Red Sox (1975-76)$65 Thousand
- Boston Red Sox (1974-75)$72.5 Thousand
- St. Louis Cardinals (1969-70)$60 Thousand
- St. Louis Cardinals (1968-69)$60 Thousand
- St. Louis Cardinals (1967-68)$37.5 Thousand
- St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66)$22 Thousand
- St. Louis Cardinals (1963-64)$9 Thousand
- Total Earnings$326 Thousand
