Gamecock athletics, radio community mourn death of Tommy Moody

Former South Carolina baseball player and beloved radio personality Tommy Moody has died, fellow radio host Jay Phillips posted Tuesday night to social media.

Moody, an A.C. Flora High School graduate, played for the South Carolina baseball team in the 1970s and has been the color analyst for Gamecock baseball since 2000.

“I am devastated to learn of the passing of my dear friend Tommy Moody,” Phillips posted Wednesday night to X (formerly 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.”

Moody is perhaps best known for his friendly personality and his deep knowledge of Gamecock athletics, especially baseball.

“Since 2000, Moody has regaled radio listeners of USC baseball games with his encyclopedic knowledge of all things Gamecocks,” The State wrote in 2010. “He can do football and basketball, too, but baseball is his passion.”

Moody has served as president of the University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen and chairman of the USC Hall of Fame since 1998.

Moody also has been on various shows in the Midlands, most recently his work at WKNT 107.5 FM, the flagship station of the Gamecocks. Lately, he has hosted “The Tommy Moody Show,” an hour long look back at Gamecocks athletics and co-hosts Friday Night football call-in show with Justin Hall.

Said USC assistant baseball coach Monte Lee on X: “RIP Tommy Moody. No one loved Gamecock baseball more than him! You will be missed my friend!”