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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
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News
The American League wins the 2017 All-Star Game, 2-1 in 10 innings over the National League. Robinson Cano (pictured) 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 University of Florida wins the 2017 College World Series, defeating Louisiana State University, 6-1, in the final game. Florida P Alex Faedo is named tournament MVP. Joe West becomes the third umpire in major league history to work 5,000 games. California high school shortstop Royce Lewis is the first overall pick in the 2017 amateur draft, by the Minnesota Twins.
Today in Baseball
July 18: Today's featured birthday is that of Chris Smith, who turns 60. 1906 - Cy Falkenberg hits the first grand slam by a pitcher in the 20th Century. 1948 - Pat Seerey becomes the first major leaguer with two games of 15+ total bases, thanks to the fifth 4-homer game in MLB history. The White Sox beat the Athletics, 12-11. 1970 - Willie Mays singles against Mike Wegener for his 3,000th career hit. 1987 - Don Mattingly (pictured) homers for the 8th straight game, tying Dale Long's 31-year-old record. 1999 - With Don Larsen throwing out the opening pitch to Yogi Berra to commemorate his perfect game, David Cone promptly tosses a perfecto of his own. He strikes out 10 Expos. Recent days: July 17 – July 16 – July 15

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Recent Events
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 June 12, 2017 - The first day of the 2017 amateur draft was held
Future Events
July 30, 2017 - The induction ceremony for the 2017 Hall of Fame class will be held in Cooperstown, NY October 3, 2017 - The 2017 Postseason will begin October 24, 2017 - The 2017 World Series will begin

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