Wood vs. Wood #247

Last time it was a big 7-1 win for 1962. Who will win here?

Joe Pignatano is in his KC A's uniform, but is listed as an SF Giant. The back of the card said he was expected to see a lot of time for the Giants, but after just seven games he was sold to the expansion Mets, ending his career by hitting into a triple play on September 30. Previously he had spent four years as a backup catcher for the Dodgers, winning a World Series ring in 1959. Pignatano had a big hit in the playoff against the Braves in 1959, but mostly struggled as a hitter. In 307 games he hit .234 with 16 HR and 62 RBI. He had a long career as a Mets coach, winning another ring in 1969. He died in 2022.

Jeff Reed hangs out in the Twins dugout. His career was much like Pignatano's, only it was three times longer, as his bat was a little stronger than Pignatano's. In 17 games for six teams, as a backup and occasionally platoon catcher, Reed hit .250 with 61 HR and 323 RBI. His biggest highlights were with the Reds, catching Tom Browning's perfect game in 1988, and winning a World Series ring in 1990. After his playing career he was a long-time minor league coach for the Twins. He is now the head baseball coach at Providence Academy in Johnson City, TN.