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Todd Benzinger, World Series Champ with Reds, Dies at 63
The former Reds first baseman caught the final out of Cincinnati’s 1990 World Series sweep and later stayed active in team community programs.
- Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the 1990 World Series, died at age 63. The Reds announced his passing on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Born in Dayton, Kentucky, Benzinger made his Major League Baseball debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1987 before joining his hometown Reds in 1989. He quickly became a key contributor to the franchise.
- During the 1990 World Series, Benzinger caught a foul pop-up to complete a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics. That victory remains the Reds' most recent championship title.
- Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, said Benzinger remained "a tremendous friend" to the organization. He participated regularly in the Reds Caravan and Reds Fantasy Camp.
- The Reds did not specify a cause of death. Post-career, Benzinger dedicated himself to coaching and mentoring young players, leaving a lasting impact on local baseball in the Cincinnati area.
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