Todd Benzinger, the first baseman known for catching the final out of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series victory, has died at 63. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Benzinger was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and later traded to the Reds, where he became a key figure in the team's history. After retiring from baseball, he managed the Dayton Dragons and remained involved in the Cincinnati community.
Key facts
- Todd Benzinger died on October 23, 2026, at age 63.
- He caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series.
- Benzinger was drafted by the Red Sox in 1981.
- He had a .257 batting average over his nine-year career.
- Benzinger managed the Dayton Dragons from 2009 to 2010.
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