Bats: Right Throws: Right
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Nicknames
"The Little General"
Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2006
Cooperstown - 1989
Years Played
1967-1983
Main Team
Cincinnati Reds 1967-1983
Awards
1968 National League Rookie of the Year
1970 National League Most Valuable Player
1972 National League Most Valuable Player
10 Gold Gloves - 1968-1977
All Star Appearances
1968-1980; 1983
Positional Breakdown
C 1742; 3B 195; 1B 145; LF 55; RF 54; CF 2
Notes of Significance
- The first drafted player to be induted into Cooperstown
- Led the NL in RBIs three times; over 100 RBI six times
- Drove in more runs during the 1970's than any other player
- Slugged over .500 five times
- Bashed ten homers in 169 postseason at bats
Hall of Fame Defense
Keith debunks the idea that Johnny Bench was the greatest defensive catcher ever.
Keith's Top 200 Commentary
Keith goes over the factors you need to consider when comparing Bench to the catchers of the 30's.