Second baseman Brandon Phillips, right-handed pitcher Aaron Harang, outfielder Reggie Sanders, and manager Lou Piniella have been selected as the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
- Brandon Phillips (2006-16): Dynamic second baseman known for his flashy defense, power-speed combination and charismatic personality, earning three All-Star selections, four Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger award.
- Aaron Harang (2003-10): Extremely durable and consistent starting pitcher tied for NL lead in wins in 2006 and topped the circuit that year in complete games and strikeouts. Reds leader in strikeouts each season from 2004-2007, and in 2009.
- Reggie Sanders (1991-98): Powerful and speedy outfielder earned an All-Star selection and finished 6th in league MVP voting for the 1995 Reds division champs. Only 20 players in Reds history hit more home runs as a Red, and only 20 players in Reds history stole more bases as a Red.
- Lou Piniella (1990-92): Nicknamed “Sweet Lou,” he famously led the Reds to the wire-to-wire 1990 World Series championship in his first season as Reds manager, showcasing his fiery leadership and winning mentality.
Phillips and Harang received the most votes on the Modern Player Ballot, which featured eight nominees selected by the Hall of Fame’s Election Governance Committee.
The fan votes on the Modern Player Ballot were combined with ballots from select media members and Reds alumni to determine the Modern Player inductees.
Sanders and Piniella were chosen by the Reds Hall of Fame’s Veterans Committee, which considers candidates whose playing careers ended more than 15 years ago, along with managers and executives.
“We are thrilled to announce the election of Brandon Phillips, Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders, and manager Lou Piniella to the Reds Hall of Fame and look forward to their induction in April,” said Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. “Each of these legends left an indelible mark on Reds history and now will have their legacy memorialized in bronze alongside the 93 others whose contributions and achievements have earned the moniker of being called a Reds Hall of Famer.”
The four inductees will be honored April 24-26 during the Reds Hall of Fame Induction Celebration presented by PNC and will bring the Hall’s membership ranks to 97 total.
Tickets for the 2026 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Gala on April 26 at the Cincinnati Convention Center are on sale now at www.RedsMuseum.org.
Brandon Phillips, 2B 2006-2016
Modern (post-1900) franchise record holder for career hits (1,174), doubles (311), home runs (191), and RBIs (851) by a second baseman; 3-time National League All-Star (2010, 2011, 2013); 4-time Rawlings Gold Glove winner (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013); Silver Slugger Award winner in 2011; 3-time winner of Ernie Lombardi Award as Reds MVP (2007, 2009, 2012); one of 3 Reds in history (Eric Davis, Barry Larkin) with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the same season (30 HR, 32 SB in 2007); led NL second basemen in fielding percentage 3 times, assists 3 times and putouts twice; ranks 8th in franchise history overall in games played (1,614) and second among second basemen (Bid McPhee); also ranks in top-10 all-time for Reds in runs scored (8th, 877); hits (10th, 1,774); doubles (9th, 311); ranks 12th on Reds all-time list in home runs (191); 11th in RBIs (851); and 15th in stolen bases (194); starting second baseman for 2010 and 2012 Central Division champion Reds and 2013 Wild Card Reds.
Aaron Harang, P 2003-2010
Ranks 7th in franchise history with 1,125 career strikeouts; 75 career Reds victories are tied for 30th all-time (Joey Jay, Tom Seaver); led Reds in strikeouts each season from 2004-2007 and again in 2009, and in victories each season from 2005-2007; in 2006, led NL in complete games (6) and strikeouts (216) and tied for the league lead in games started (35), and victories (16); finished 4th in voting for NL Cy Young Award in 2007; 2-time winner of the Johnny Vander Meer Award as Reds Outstanding Pitcher; Reds Opening Day starting pitcher each season, 2006-2010; member of Reds 2010 Central Division championship team.
Reggie Sanders, OF 1991-1998
A Reds outfielder from 1991 – 1998, Sanders was selected by the Reds in the 7th round of the June 1987 amateur draft. In his first full season with the club, Sanders finished fourth in voting for the National League Rookie of the Year Award after hitting .270 with 12 home runs and 16 stolen bases in 116 games. Sanders enjoyed his finest season in 1995, helping the Reds to the Central Division championship and a Division Series sweep of the Dodgers. An All-Star that season, he hit .306 with 28 home runs, 99 RBI and a career-best 36 stolen bases, a performance that also earned him a sixth-place finish in voting for the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award. In Reds history, only 20 players have hit more home runs as a Red than Sanders’s 125, and only 20 players have stolen more bases during their Reds careers than Sanders’s 158.
Lou Piniella, MGR 1990-1992
One of only four managers in Reds history to lead the Reds to a World Championship, Piniella did so in his first year as the Reds’ skipper, piloting the Reds to a wire-to-wire championship in 1990 that culminated with the Reds’ sweep of the heavily favored Oakland A’s in the 1990 World Series. The 1990 Reds were the first National League team in history to go wire-to-wire in a 162-game season and the club set a franchise record with a nine-game winning streak to begin the season. Piniella finished second in voting for National League Manager of the Year honors in 1990 and the Reds’ championship earned Piniella honor of managing the 1991 National League All-Star team, making him one of only four managers in Reds history to manage an NL All-Star team. The Reds were postseason contenders again in 1992, finishing in second place in the division on the strength of a 90-win campaign. Piniella’s .525 winning percentage ranks 16th in franchise history and only 15 managers in Reds history won more games as Reds manager than Piniella’s 255.