Chart: Changing positions
November 12, 2013 at 4:59AM
Eight catchers who moved to a new position:
NameTeamPosition
Johnny BenchCincinnati Reds 3B
Craig BiggioHouston Astros 2B
Elston HowardNew York YankeesLF
Brandon IngeDetroit Tigers 3B
Mike NapoliLos Angeles Angels 1B
B.J. SurhoffMilwaukee Brewers 1B/3B/OF
Joe Torre St. Louis Cardinals 3B/1B
Todd ZeileSt. Louis Cardinals 3B/1B/OF
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