Field Notes

Welcome to Field Notes, a new series that brings fans inside the sights and sounds of the games they love, as some of the world’s greatest athletes describe memories that shaped their careers. Next up in the series is two-time World Series champion, Johnny Bench

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I miss being the artist. I had the canvas and I had the pitcher be the painter, and he had to paint the game. I love being able to control, to call a pitch, and to make every inning count and every at bat count.

My job was to get the very best out of the pitcher — the very best — whether he had his best stuff or not.