This week, a fresh faced youngster nicknamed "Mercedes"...it's Todd Benzinger! Benzinger had a few middling years in the minors, but then in 1987 he was on fire to open the season and earned a call up to the Red Sox. He joined a talented young team and had a big moment in 1988 during the Morgan Magic run. After a trade to Cincinnati, he helped his childhood team win the 1990 World Series. He spent 9 years in the majors and then was a successful high school basketball coach after his MLB career.
Topics: Dayton...not Ohio, Alan Jackson wine, guys named Todd
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Links:
- Card 96 on Beckett
- Sabr Bio by Bill Nowlin
- Catching up with Benz
- Todd Benzinger 1987 Highlight video:
- Benzinger hits a big homer in 1988:
- Todd catches the final out of 1990 World Series:
- Guys named Todd by George Carlin (NSFW):
- Todd gives 1B tips:
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