# Johnny Bench (94 OVR)

> Johnny Bench (Reds), 94 OVR C: a Diamond card from the 2nd Half series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2nd-half-johnny-bench-ff6fb109

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 94 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | C |
| Team | Reds |
| Series | 2nd Half |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Johnny Bench — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/johnny-bench-110849) |
| In real life: | [Cincinnati Reds real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/reds) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 35th best of 243 catchers
- 151st best of 600 third basemen
- 171st best of 555 first basemen
- 449th best of 1,572 designated hitters

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Contact | — |
| Power | — |
| Speed | — |
| Arm | — |
| Fielding | — |

## Hitting

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact vs L | 91 |  |
| Contact vs R | 85 |  |
| Power vs L | 119 | Top 5% |
| Power vs R | 68 |  |
| Plate vision | 91 |  |
| Plate discipline | 86 |  |
| Batting clutch | 57 |  |
| Bunting | 35 |  |
| Drag bunting | 25 |  |
| Durability | 89 |  |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Reds |  |
| Position | C |  |
| Secondary | 1B, 3B |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 31 |  |
| Height | 6'1" |  |
| Weight | 208 lbs |  |
| Born | Oklahoma |  |
| Number | 5 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 90 | Top 5% |
| Arm strength | 90 | Top 5% |
| Arm accuracy | 82 | Top 9% |
| Blocking | 89 | Top 1% |
| Speed | 35 |  |
| Baserunning | 2 |  |
| Reaction | 76 |  |

## Quirks

- [Hitting Machine](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/hitting-machine): Excels at getting base hits
- [20 Vision](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/20-vision): Rarely misses the ball when swinging
- [Walker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/walker): Excels at drawing walks and check swinging
- [Softhands](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/softhands): Excels at fielding the ball cleanly
- [Cannon](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/cannon): Has an extremely strong throwing arm
- [Sniper](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/sniper): Has an extremely accurate throwing arm
- [Vacuum](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/vacuum): Excels at blocking balls in the dirt
- [Catcher Pop Time](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/catcher-pop-time): Excels at throwing out base stealers

## More Reds at C

- [Johnny Bench](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/awards-johnny-bench-6efa2f3c) - 99 OVR · C · CIN · Diamond: 135,302 stubs
- [Tyler Stephenson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/monthly-awards-tyler-stephenson-aa384508) - 92 OVR · C · CIN · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Tyler Stephenson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/topps-now-tyler-stephenson-7bfe168f) - 83 OVR · C · CIN · Gold: No offers
- [Tyler Stephenson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-tyler-stephenson-254aeaad) - 76 OVR · C · CIN · Silver: 470 stubs
- [Tucker Barnhart](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-tucker-barnhart-4161e625) - 75 OVR · C · CIN · Silver: 500 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Johnny Bench](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/awards-johnny-bench-6efa2f3c) - 99 OVR · C · CIN · Diamond: 135,302 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Johnny Bench?

It can't be bought on the market right now.

### What quirks does Johnny Bench have?

Hitting Machine, 20 Vision, Walker, Softhands, Cannon, Sniper, Vacuum, and Catcher Pop Time.

### Where can I see Johnny Bench's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Johnny Bench](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/johnny-bench-110849)

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