Johnny Bench

This is the Cornerstone card for Johnny Bench, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 99 Overall Diamond card primarily playing C. He can also fill in at 1B, 3B, LF, RF.

Released 2 weeks ago, Johnny Bench is an excellent free option from the Johnny Bench Program.

He currently holds the #1 rank among 266 catchers.

At the plate, Johnny Bench displays excellent contact overall, with specific ratings of 107 Contact vs Right and 111 Contact vs Left. He brings impressive power to the plate, evident from his 106 Power vs Right and 115 Power vs Left. In terms of plate discipline, his excellent Vision stands at 102, paired with his excellent Discipline rating of 103. When runners are in scoring position, Johnny Bench's great Clutch rating of 107 often comes into play.

In the field, Johnny Bench is a top-tier defender. His key defensive attributes are 96 Fielding, 95 Arm Strength, and 92 Reaction time. His effectiveness against the run game is boosted by the Catcher Pop Time quirk. Behind the dish, his blocking ability is outstanding with a rating of 95.

On the basepaths, Johnny Bench showcases modest quickness. This is supported by 52 Speed, a 39 Stealing rating, and 30 Baserunning Aggression.

Johnny Bench is a 22-year-old player from Oklahoma, standing 6'1" tall and weighing 195 lbs. He currently plays for the Reds, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

Active Quirks for Johnny Bench: Homebody, Dead Red, Breaking Ball Hitter, Unfazed, Fighter, Rally Monkey, Situational Hitter, Night Player, Catcher Pop Time.

Other available versions for Johnny Bench include: Jolt (86 Diamond),All-Star (93 Diamond).