Todd Benzinger, 1990 World Series champion, dies at 63

Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger has died at the age of 63. The Reds organization announced his passing on Thursday, noting that he died on Wednesday.

Benzinger is most widely remembered for catching the final out of the 1990 World Series, securing a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics for the Cincinnati Reds. During his three seasons with the club from 1989 to 1991, he was a key contributor to their championship run.

A nine-season Major League Baseball veteran, Benzinger played for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants. He made his debut with Boston in 1987 after being drafted in 1981.

Following his playing career, Benzinger remained active in the Cincinnati community and the Reds organization. He served as the manager for the Class-A Dayton Dragons from 2009 to 2010 and was a frequent participant in Reds Hall of Fame and Museum events, as well as youth baseball mentoring in New Richmond, Ohio.