Todd Benzinger, a former first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds who made the final out in the 1990 World Series, has died at the age of 63. The former Major League Baseball player helped Cincinnati win its fifth World Series title, and continued to be close to the team and its fans long after his playing days were over.

A native of Dayton, Ky., Benzinger was a member of the Reds for three seasons from 1989-91. He was part of the team that swept the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 World Series for a memorable championship run after Cincinnati led its division wire to wire. Benzinger got the final out of Game 4 to give the Reds their first championship since 1976.

Benzinger was acquired by Cincinnati from the Boston Red Sox . He also played in the majors with the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers , and San Francisco Giants.…