Tim McCarver is a former Major League Baseball catcher who transitioned into a successful broadcast career after his retirement from professional baseball. He currently is a broadcaster for FOX Sports, specifically handling lead analyst duties for their coverage of the MLB Playoffs and the World Series.
Fast Facts:
- Born: October 16, 1941
- Full Name: James Timothy McCarver
- One of the few MLB players to play in four different decades (1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s)
- In 1966, became the first catcher to lead his league in triples
- Personal catcher of both Bob Gibson and Steve Carlton
- National League All Star Team in 1966 and 1967
- Won 3 Emmy Awards for Sports Event Analyst
Tim McCarver Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to St. Louis Cardinals
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 195 lb
- Rookie Year: 1959
- Batted: Left, Threw: Right
- Position: Catcher
Tim McCarver Timeline
October 16, 1941: Born in Memphis, Tennessee
September 10, 1959: MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals
1959: St. Louis Cardinals
1970: Philadelphia Phillies
1972: Montreal Expos
1973: St. Louis Cardinals
1974: Boston Red Sox
1975: Philadelphia Phillies
1982: NBC Game of the Week baseball analyst
1982: WOR New York Mets analyst
1985: ABC Sports color commentator
1990: CBS Sports color commentator
1992: Co-hosted the Winter Olympics with Paula Zahn for CBS
1994: ABC Sports color commentator
1996: FOX Sports analyst for MLB on FOX
2000: Nationally syndicated sports interview program, The Tim McCarver Show
Tim McCarver Merchandise
The Tim McCarver Show: Tim's Books
- <p>MLB.com Shop: Tim McCarver Memorabilia
Amazon.com: Tim McCarver Books
eBay: Tim McCarver Memorabilia
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