First Round Matchup | No. 8 Ernie Lombardi v. No. 9 Gus Bell
Lombardi:
The 17-year veteran backstop spent a decade with the Cincinnati Reds. Known for his scorching line drives and polar opposite running speed, Lombardi is one of the purest hitters to ever grace a Reds uniform. A five-time all-star with the club, he won the batting title with a .342 AVG in 1938. That same season he was named the National League Most Valuable Player.