Repack Haiku #294 (Benny Distefano)

A rare distinction

The last left handed catcher

Will we see again?

 

1989 Fleer #205 Benny Distefano

 

In the history of baseball, there have been very few backstops who threw left handed. When Distefano caught 3 games for the Pirates in 1989, he became the last known lefty to do so. Since he had to use a catching glove on his right hand, it forced him to catch balls backhanded.

Source: Baseball Hall Of Fame: "Left-handed Catcher's Mitt Shows Importance Of Conservation"