Quote by: Johnny Bench

I played American Legion ball starting when I was 14. But I didn't catch until I was 17. I was 75-3 as a high school pitcher, but it was like everybody knew that I was supposed to be a catcher. When the scouts would come around, and I was pitching, they'd make me take infield practice so the scouts could watch me throw.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohnny Bench
  • DescriptionAmerican baseball player
  • BornDecember 7, 1947
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Baseball Player
  • AwardsMajor League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award; Rawlings Gold Glove Award