South Carolina baseball color analyst Tommy Moody dies

South Carolina baseball color analyst Tommy Moody has died, fellow radio host Jay Phillips posted on Tuesday night on social media.

Moody had done color for Gamecocks baseball since 2000.

“I am devastated to learn of the passing of my dear friend Tommy Moody,” Phillips wrote on Twitter. “He was an amazing father, grandfather, friend and colleague. His love of Carolina was immense, but his love for his family was so much greater. We love you Tommy. Thank you for gracing our lives.”

In addition to his duties as the color analyst for South Carolina baseball, Moody was involved on the airwaves in various other capacities.

He hosted “The Tommy Moody Show,” self described as “a trip down memory lane every week.” The show aired Monday at 6 p.m. ET and Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

Moody played baseball on scholarship at South Carolina in the early 1970s, receiving a degree in marketing in 1975. He spent 28 years working for General Mills in Charleston and Columbia.

In addition to his time playing for the Gamecocks, Moody previously served as the president of the University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen in 1992. He also served as the USC Athletic Hall of Fame chairman.

Various South Carolina dignitaries chimed in with their condolences on social media.

“Awful news for #GamecockNation,” football coach Shane Beamer wrote on Twitter. “He loved being a #Gamecock …Just saw him at Carolina Calls 3 weeks ago. Prayers to his family.”

And baseball coach Mark Kingston:

“We lost one of the most genuine, authentic people in our community today. Tommy Moody was always a pleasure to be around. I loved our talks of all things Gamecocks, baseball, and history. They will stay with me for a long time. We will miss you greatly Tommy. Rest in peace.”

Added baseball assistant coach Monte Lee:

“RIP Tommy Moody. No one loved Gamecock baseball more than him! You will be missed my friend!”