Tom McCarthy is an American journalist and television play-by-play announcer on the television series Philadelphia Phillies Telecasts.
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Best Known For:The television program Philadelphia Phillies telecasts
Breakthrough:Began his first stint on Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcasts in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Tom McCarthy
- Full Name: Tom McCarthy
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Philadelphia Phillies telecasts
- Current Role: Television play-by-play announcer
- Date of Birth: July 5, 1968
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey
- Spouse / Partner: Meg McCarthy
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and Commentator / Analyst
Tom McCarthy Age
Tom McCarthy is about 58 years old as of 2026. Tom McCarthy was born in 1968.
Education
He attended The College of New Jersey, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications.
- The College of New Jersey
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Communications
Career & Work
Tom McCarthy's career includes sports broadcasting roles with Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets / WFAN.
Organization: Philadelphia Phillies
Role: Television play-by-play announcer
Period: 2008–Present
Details: Play-by-play for Phillies television coverage.
Organization: New York Mets / WFAN
Role: Radio broadcaster
Period: 2006–2007
Organization: Philadelphia Phillies
Role: Radio play-by-play announcer and pre/postgame host
Period: 2001–2005
Organization: Trenton Thunder
Role: Broadcaster, public relations director and assistant general manager
Period: 1993–1999
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: NFL, college football and basketball play-by-play announcer
Rise to Fame
Tom McCarthy gained recognition as television play-by-play announcer on the television show Philadelphia Phillies telecasts.
Awards & Achievements
- Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award — Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Work on CN8
- Bob Vetrone Award — Atlantic 10 Conference — Contributions to student-athletes and institutions
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tom McCarthy
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 5, 1968
- Age: 58
- Birthday: July 5
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Meg McCarthy
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$276,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $368,000–$5,262,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
