Former big leaguer Todd Benzinger passed away on Wednesday at age 63, according to a statement released by the Reds earlier this week. Three of Benzinger’s nine MLB seasons (from 1987-95) were spent in Cincinnati, with the switch-hitter playing a…
Former Major League Baseball player Todd Benzinger passed away on Wednesday at the age of 63, the Cincinnati Reds announced. Benzinger spent nine seasons in the majors from 1987 to 1995, playing for the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants. He is most remembered for catching the final out in foul territory during Game 4 of the 1990 World Series to secure a sweep for the Reds.
Over 924 career MLB games, Benzinger batted .257 with 66 home runs across 3,106 plate appearances. After his playing career, the Kentucky native remained active in baseball, managing the Reds' Single-A affiliate in Dayton from 2009 to 2010.
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