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Most Cincinnati Reds fans have probably never heard of Don Pavletich.
Signed by Cincinnati as a “bonus baby” in 1957, the 5’11” and 190 pound right-handed hitting Pavletich was a catcher/first baseman and signed as an 18-year-old out of Milwaukee. He played some years in the minors, was in the Army from 1957-1959 as a medic, and he finally stuck with the Reds in 1964.
Pavletich’s best years with the Reds were in 1966 and 1967. In ’66 he batted a career high .294, hit 12 home runs, and drove in 38 runs in 83 games played.