December 3, 1990
Eddie Taubensee drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 rule V draft.
Eddie Taubensee is eleventh in at bats (for a catcher) in Reds team history. A left handed slugger Eddie was obviously wanted by the Reds, wanted enough that they drafted for him twice, and traded for him after they lost him later on. Along with Joe Oliver Eddie would be the face of the Reds catching in the 1990’s, despite howls of his defense and poor throwing arm. His presence in the lineup pointed out to the masses that the running game was waning and power at all eight positions was being pursued.
CINCINNATI REDS AT BATS AB 1 Johnny Bench 6771 2 Ernie Lombardi 3980 3 Ivy Wingo 3091 4 Joe Oliver 2408 5 Johnny Edwards 2377 6 Bubbles Hargrave 2367 7 Heinie Peitz 2290 8 Ed Bailey 2227 9 Jason LaRue 2226 10 Larry McLean 2126 11 Eddie Taubensee 2097 12 Farmer Vaughn 1883
Eddie’s Reds saga
June 2, 1986: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 6th round of the 1986 amateur draft. Player signed June 6, 1986.
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December 3, 1990: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics from the Cincinnati Reds in the 1990 rule V draft.
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April 4, 1991: Selected off waivers by the Cleveland Indians from the Oakland Athletics.
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December 10, 1991: Traded by the Cleveland Indians with Willie Blair to the Houston Astros for Kenny Lofton and Dave Rohde.
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April 19, 1994: Traded by the Houston Astros to the Cincinnati Reds for Ross Powell and Marty Lister (minors).
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November 16, 2000: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Cleveland Indians for Jim Brower and Robert Purgmire (minors).