Johnny Bench
94
Overall
Johnny Bench redefined what a catcher could be, and in October 1976 he produced one of the great World Series performances — batting over .500 with two home runs in the sweep of the Yankees to win Series MVP. Behind the plate, his rocket arm made running on the Reds practically pointless.
He is the backbone of the Cincinnati Reds 1976 squad in Go Unbeaten: draft Bench and you own the most decorated catcher the game has seen.
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Career highlights
- Named MVP of the 1976 World Series after a dominant performance in the sweep of the Yankees.
- Won two National League MVP awards, in 1970 and 1972.
- Claimed ten consecutive Gold Gloves at catcher and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989.
Frequently asked
What is Johnny Bench's rating in Go Unbeaten?
Johnny Bench is rated 94 OVR as the catcher in the Cincinnati Reds 1976 squad on Go Unbeaten.
Why is Johnny Bench considered the greatest catcher ever?
He combined elite defence — ten straight Gold Gloves and a feared throwing arm — with two NL MVP awards, two World Series titles and the 1976 World Series MVP, a résumé no other catcher has matched.