Todd Benzinger, the former Reds first baseman who caught the final out of Cincinnati’s 1990 World Series championship, has died at 63. A Northern Kentucky native, he stayed deeply involved with the Reds and his local baseball community after his playing career.

By the Numbers
  • 63 years old
  • Played 3 seasons with Cincinnati, from 1989 to 1991
  • Selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 draft
Bottom Line

Benzinger’s legacy reaches beyond a defining moment in Reds history: He remained a generous presence for the team, its fans and young players in his community.