Born in Boston, current senior Blue Devil standout pitcher Evan McCarthy moved to
Leominster when he was just a few weeks old. When he was four, Evan started playing
baseball thanks to his dad introducing him to the game and not soon after that, Evan
started t-ball. Since that early introduction to baseball, it has become a passion for Evan.
“I enjoy how competitive it is and the overall strategy of playing the game,” Evan said.
Evan went on to play for Leominster National in Little League, before playing for the Nor’Easters and Leominster American Legion as well as here at LHS for coach Rich Barnaby.
“He is the ideal leader and teammate,” Barnaby said of Evan. “Evan is relentless with his preparation, he prepares himself physically all year and meticulously takes care of his body day in and day out.”
Barnaby said Evan is also a true student of the game.
“I can always count on him texting me during the Red Sox or a televised college game to let me know that someone had a great two-strike approach or a great steal break from second,” Barnaby said. “He is always learning.”
Barnaby also said Evan is a selfless person as well.
“He is the first one to volunteer for community service activities like Challenger League or Little League field clean-ups and he is always taking the time to mentor younger players just like Pat Gallagher did for him when Evan was a sophomore,” Barnaby said.
All of those qualities added up to an offer and commitment for Evan to continue his academic and athletic career at Assumption University in the fall.
“We expect big things from him at Assumption,” Barnaby said. “With his work ethic, high baseball IQ and selflessness, there are no limits to what Evan can accomplish.”
Evan plans on studying business and will likely concentrate on sports management.
“I'd like to become an executive for the Red Sox some day,” Evan said.
In the present, Evan is focused on his final season in a Blue Devil uniform.
“We have a great team chemistry,” Evan said. “We don't take any days off and everyone is focused on winning and getting better.”
At LHS, Evan played golf this past fall and is a member of the National Honor Society. His favorite class during his time at LHS was American Studies with Mr. Robichaud.
In his free time, Evan enjoys playing sports, video games, cooking, and hanging out with friends.
As for his time learning the game from coach Barnaby, McCarthy said he has learned how important fundamentals and the small details are to the game of baseball.
“The difference in winning vs. losing is usually who can control the big moments by executing things like plays or baserunning,” Evan said.
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