FILE - This is an Oct. 7, 1947, file photo showing Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder Al Gionfriddo in Pittsburgh. A dependable bench can be a major asset during the playoffs, giving managers more flexibility in tight games. After entering Game 6 of the 1947 World Series as a defensive replacement, Gionfriddo he ran down Joe DiMaggio's deep flyball for a catch that had the Yankee Clipper kicking the dirt in exasperation. (AP Photo/File)