Joseph Nicodemus McCarthy (December 25, 1881 – January 12, 1937) was a Major League Baseball catcher. McCarthy played for the New York Highlanders in 1905 and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1906. In 16 career games, he had 9 hits in 39 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

McCarthy was born and died in Syracuse, New York.

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)