[PAR] [TLE] Johnny Bench [SEP] Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in the Major Leagues for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983 and is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, was a key member of the Big Red Machine, which won six division titles, four National League pennants, and two World Series championships. <ref name="http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com">http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com</ref> ESPN has called him the greatest catcher in baseball history. [PAR] [TLE] Ted Simmons [SEP] Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player and coach.  A switch-hitter, Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals (1968–80), the Milwaukee Brewers (1981–85) and the Atlanta Braves (1986–88).  Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Johnny Bench, Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in Major League baseball history.  While he didn't possess Bench's power hitting ability, he hit for a higher batting average.  A volatile competitor with an intense desire to win, Simmons once fought with teammate John Denny during a game at Busch Memorial Stadium, in the runway between the club house and the dugout.
[PAR] [TLE] Johnny Bench [ SEP ] Johnny Lee Bench ( born December 7 , 1947 ) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in the Major Leagues for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983 and is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame . Bench , a 14-time All - Star selection and a two - time National League Most Valuable Player , was a key member of the Big Red Machine , which won six division titles , four National League pennants , and two World Series championships . < ref name="http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com">http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com</ref > ESPN has called him the greatest catcher in baseball history . [PAR] [TLE] Ted Simmons [ SEP ] Ted Lyle Simmons ( born August 9 , 1949 ) is an American former professional baseball player and coach . A switch - hitter , Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals ( 1968–80 ) , the Milwaukee Brewers ( 1981–85 ) and the Atlanta Braves ( 1986–88 ) . Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary , Johnny Bench , Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in Major League baseball history . While he did n't possess Bench 's power hitting ability , he hit for a higher batting average . A volatile competitor with an intense desire to win , Simmons once fought with teammate John Denny during a game at Busch Memorial Stadium , in the runway between the club house and the dugout .
Ted Simmons was often overshadowed by the Hall of Fame catcher who played for what team?
Ted Simmons was often overshadowed by the Hall of Fame catcher who played for what team ?
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds