John Bench's career spanned 1967-1983. His final year as a starting catcher was 1980 and he moved to first and third base for his final three seasons. His primary backups were Pat Corrales 1968-1971, Bill Plummer 1972-1977, Vic Correll 1978-1979 and Joe Nolan 1980. Other catchers on the roster during that time were Jimmie Schaefer, Danny Breeden, Sonny Ruberto, Bob Barton, Hal King, Don Werner, Moe Berg, and Mike Dipiano
In 1935, Mickey Cochrane was the starting catcher for the Detroit Tigers. His backup was Ray Hayworth.
In 1994, Jeff Blauser was the starting shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. His backup was Rafael Belliard.
Bench was a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds broke Yogi Berra's record for most home runs by a catcher.
Ivey Wingo played in 7 games at catcher for the Cincinnati Reds in 1926, starting in none of them. He made 12 putouts, had one assist, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had no double plays.
The Catcher who was currently the main Starting Catcher for the 2009 Houston Astros was Chris Coste however his backup Catcher was Humberto Quintero and Humberto Quintero's backup catcher was J.R. Towles.
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In the 2011 season Jarrod Saltalamacchia is the starting catcher and Jason Varitek is the backup.
Joe Tipton was the backup catcher for the 1948 Indians. Tipton got into one game in the 1948 Series, had one at bat and struckout. Jim Hegan was the starting catcher for the Indians that year.
In 1935, Mickey Cochrane was the starting catcher for the Detroit Tigers. His backup was Ray Hayworth.
In 1994, Jeff Blauser was the starting shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. His backup was Rafael Belliard.
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Bench was a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
Ivan Rodriguez. Rodriguez started 141 games at catcher for the 1999 Rangers. Gregg Zaun was his backup.
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The backup catcher Francisco Cervelli.
Steve Lake.Lake was the backup to starter Jody Davis between 1983 - July 15, 1986 when he was released by the Cubs.