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Prospect: Matt Klein Position: Catcher School: Louisville Year: True Junior Bat/Throws: L/R Height/Weight: 6-2/210 Born October, 12, 2003 (age 21) to parents Lisa and Scott Klein, the latter of which played at UofL from 1991-94.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / June 20

Mariners C Cal Raleigh breaks 55-year HR mark set by Johnny Bench

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh surpassed legendary Johnny Bench for most homers before the All-Star break by a primary catcher when he hit two against the Chicago Cubs in Friday's 9-4 victory.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Johnny Bench hints at why Pete Rose reinstatement came after death

Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball made waves on Tuesday when they announced the removal of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose from the league’s permanently ineligible list.

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MLB News / 5 GOATs / April 8

Johnny Bench, Bob Kesling to serve as Co-Grand Marshals of Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway

Honorary roles for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway have been announced. There are some heavy hitters in the bunch. Johnny Bench will serve as co-Grand Marshal for the race with Bob Kesling, who is the Voice of the Vols.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28

Hall of Fame Catcher Joins Braves Broadcast, Praises Run of Success

Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench joined the Atlanta Braves telecast against the Miami Marlins on Friday. During his chat, he spoke highly of how the Braves operate the front office.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 24

Watch: MLB Network Names Cincinnati Reds All-Time Mount Rushmore

MLB Network named their all-time Mount Rushmore list for the Cincinnati Reds. Pete Rose led the way, followed by Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and Barry Larkin.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 3

Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Johnny Bench edition

This is a cool snapshot of the Hall of Fame catcher. Once again, let me show you the full photo before I get into this one, which turned out to be pretty easy: This, of course, is Reds Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 1

Tyler Stephenson Could Be Cincinnati Reds Best Catcher Since Johnny Bench

The Cincinnati Reds got a solid season out of Tyler Stephenson in 2024. The kind of season that has Stephenson highly ranked on Reds all-time catchers.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Reds legend Johnny Bench details his complicated relationship with Pete Rose

Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose died Monday at the age of 83. Baseball’s hit king, Rose was denied access to the Hall of Fame after he gambled on baseball as a manager in 1989.

MLB News / LWOSports.com / August 23

MLB Top 5: San Francisco Giants Catchers and Managers

By Kevin Rakas This is the first article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the San Francisco Giants. In this installment are catchers and managers.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 4, 2024

South Carolina Adds Catcher from National Championship Runner Up

Ever since the season ended, the Gamecocks knew they would have to replace Johnny Bench Award winner and Consensus All-American Cole Messina for next season.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / June 28, 2024

Gators Softball Star Takes Home Major Award

Florida Gators softball catcher Jocey Erickson has been named the recipient of the 2024 Johnny Bench Award. At the collegiate level, the award is presented to the best player in college baseball and college softball, respectively. Erickson joins former Gators and MLB catcher Mike Zunino as the other recipient of the award in UF history.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / June 28, 2024

South Carolina Baseball's Cole Messina Wins Johnny Bench Award

South Carolina Baseball's Cole Messina wins 2024 Johnny Bench award. South Carolina's Cole Messina has been racking up the awards this offseason and he just added another to the list.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 13, 2024

Former Big Red Machine backup C Bill Plummer dies

Bill Plummer, who earned two World Series rings while backing up Johnny Bench, has died. He was 76. Plummer died Tuesday. The former Cincinnati Reds catcher had a heart attack last Thursday at his home in Redding, Calif, according to Redding Colt 45's general manager Rick Bosetti.