Reds World Series Champion Todd Benzinger Dies at 63

Todd Benzinger, the former Cincinnati Reds first baseman who caught the final out of the team’s 1990 World Series sweep of Oakland, has died at 63, the Reds announced. He played three seasons with Cincinnati and appeared in nine major-league seasons overall. After retiring, Benzinger remained active in the Cincinnati area, managing the Class A Dayton Dragons and supporting Reds community programs while coaching and mentoring young players. The Reds remembered him not only for his place in franchise history but also for his kindness and close ties to fans and the community.