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Benny Distefano played in five major league seasons, mostly with the Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a first baseman and also seeing some action in the outfield. Never able to win a regular role in the majors, he played nine seasons in AAA. He was one of the few players to hit a triple in their first MLB at-bat. He hit clean-up in the first AAA All-Star Game. In the majors, he was the last left-handed catcher. He also spent time in Nippon Pro Baseball, the Venezuelan League (winning two triples titles) and the Dominican League. After his playing career ended, he was a coach. Recently featured: 2012 National League Championship Series - Milt Wilcox - Pat Ahearne
Did You Know...
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News
Adrian Beltre (pictured) becomes the 31st member of the 3,000 hit club. The Pacific League sweeps the 2017 NPB All-Star Games, 6-3 and 3-1. Seiichi Uchikawa is game 1 MVP and Alfredo Despaigne is game 2 MVP. The American League wins the 2017 All-Star Game, 2-1 in 10 innings over the National League. Robinson Cano wins the Ted Williams Award as the game's MVP. The United States team wins the 2017 Futures Game, 7-6 over the World team. P Brent Honeywell is named the winner of the Larry Doby Award as the game's Most Valuable Player. The Marlins Puerto Cruz win their 9th Liga Nacional División de Honor title.
Today in Baseball
July 31: Today's featured birthday is that of Bobby Johnson, who turns 58. 1897 - John Grimes hits a record six batters in a game. 1915 - Dave Davenport loses one 1-0 decision and wins another game today, becoming the only pitcher to date to be involved in two 1-0 games on the same day. 1954 - Joe Adcock (pictured) sets a new single-game record with 18 total bases as he homers four times and adds a double. 1963 - Paul Foytack allows four straight home runs - to Woodie Held, Pedro Ramos, Tito Francona and Larry Brown. He is the only pitcher to do so in the 20th Century. 1997 - After much discussion about where he would be headed, Mark McGwire is dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Oakland Athletics get T.J. Mathews and minor league hurlers Blake Stein and Eric Ludwick in return. Recent days: July 30 – July 29 – July 28

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Recent Events
July 30, 2017 - The induction ceremony for the 2017 Hall of Fame class was held in Cooperstown, NY July 11, 2017 - The 2017 All-Star Game was played at Marlins Park in Miami, FL July 9, 2017 - The 2017 Futures Game took place in Miami, FL June 28, 2017 - The annual SABR convention opened in New York City June 17, 2017 - The 2017 College World Series began in Omaha, NE
Future Events
October 3, 2017 - The 2017 Postseason will begin October 24, 2017 - The 2017 World Series will begin

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