2026 Reds Hall of Fame Ballot

Help Choose the Next Reds Hall of Famers!

The official 2026 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Fan Vote, presented by PNC, is now open exclusively online! Cast your vote to help decide which of Cincinnati’s modern-day greats will be enshrined during the April 24–26 Induction Celebration at Great American Ball Park and the Downtown Cincinnati Convention Center.

Every two years, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum shines a spotlight on the legends who shaped the game and celebrates the rich legacy of Reds baseball. The Induction Weekend brings fans, partners, and the community together for a series of unforgettable experiences, receptions, meet and greets, on-field moments, and the signature Induction Gala.

The Gala is a one-of-a-kind evening featuring an elegant dinner, an engaging program, and appearances by Reds Hall of Famers, the current Reds team, and other special guests. It’s more than a celebration; it’s a chance to be part of Reds history and support the mission of honoring, preserving, and sharing the stories of the franchise’s greatest figures.

Two Modern Players will be elected as part of the 2026 Induction Class, which will be announced in December 2025; setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration. Join us in honoring the legacy of the Reds and be part of history.

Every vote counts! Limit one ballot per email address per day. Vote now through November 27 at 11: 59 p.m.

THANK YOU TO THE THOUSANDS OF FANS WHO VOTED! STAY TUNED FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2026 CLASS COMING IN DECEMBER.

Celebrate the Legends of the Cincinnati Reds

At the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum, we honor the heart and history of baseball in Cincinnati. Our mission is to preserve and share the stories, achievements, and legacies of the players, coaches, and teams who shaped the Reds into one of MLB’s most storied franchises.

From the 1869 Red Stockings to the Big Red Machine and today’s Reds, the Hall of Fame celebrates the players and moments that define more than a century and a half of baseball history. Each enshrined player represents dedication, passion, and the spirit of the game; ensuring their stories inspire generations to come.

2026 Candidates

Meet the Reds legends vying for your vote:

Two Modern Players will be selected for induction as part of the Reds Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. The votes from the fans will be combined with ballots from select members of the media and Reds alumni to determine the inductee.

Homer Bailey | P | 2007–2018

  • Reds 1st-round draft pick (7th overall), 2004
  • Pitched no-hitters in 2012 & 2013 — third Reds pitcher with multiple no-hitters
  • 1,001 career strikeouts (12th in Reds history); led team with 199 Ks in 2013
  • Double-digit wins in 2012 (13) and 2013 (11); led NL in starts (33) in 2012
  • Lifetime record 67–77; ranks 36th in Reds wins
  • Member of 2010 & 2012 Central Division champion Reds and 2013 Wild Card Reds
  • Set then- Reds postseason record with 10 Ks in Game 3 of 2012 NLDS

Francisco Cordero | P | 2008–2011

  • 2nd in Reds history with 150 career saves; led team in saves all four seasons
  • 2009 NL All-Star; 39 saves (2nd in NL) that year; top-10 in the NL in each of his four seasons with the Reds
  • Saved 40 games for 2010 Central Division champions
  • Recorded 300th career save in 2011 — one of 22 pitchers in MLB history at the time
  • Finished career with 329 total saves, currently 18th-most in MLB history

Zack Cozart | SS | 2011-2017

  • 2017 NL All-Star; in 2012, set modern Reds rookie SS home run record (15)
  • Career-highs 2017 season: .297 AVG, .385 OBP, .548 SLG, 24 HR, 63 RBI (tied), 80 R
  • Rawlings Gold Glove finalist (2014); top-5 NL fielding percentage finishes three times and putouts four times
  • Starting SS for 2012 Central Division champion Reds and 2013 Wild Card Reds

Aaron Harang | P | 2003–2010

  • 1,125 career Reds strikeouts (7th in Reds history); 75 wins (T-30th)
  • Led Reds in strikeouts each season from 2004-2007 and in 2009, and in victories each season from 2005-2007
  • In 2006, led NL in complete games (6) and strikeouts (216); tied for league lead in starts (35), and wins (16)
  • Finished 4th in 2007 NL Cy Young Award voting
  • 2-time winner of the Johnny Vander Meer Award as Reds Outstanding Pitcher
  • Opening Day starter, 2006–2010; member of 2010 Central Division champion Reds

Mike Leake | P | 2010–2015

  • Reds 1st-round pick (8th overall), June 2009
  • Made MLB debut in 2010 without minor league experience
  • Three double-digit win seasons with the Reds; career-high 14 wins in 2013
  • Led team in ERA (3.86) in 2011
  • Tied for 38th on club’s all-time list with 62 Reds victories; lifetime winning percentage of .569 is 33rd best in franchise history
  • Played on 2010 & 2012 Central Division champion Reds and 2013 Wild Card Reds

Brandon Phillips | 2B | 2006–2016

  • Reds modern-era (post-1900) record holder among 2B: hits (1,774), doubles (311), HRs (191), RBIs (851)
  • 3-time NL All-Star, 4-time Rawlings Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger winner
  • 3-time Reds MVP (Ernie Lombardi Award)
  • Led NL second basemen in fielding percentage 3 times, assists 3 times and putouts twice
  • Ranks top-10 all-time in Reds history in games (1,614), runs (877), hits (1,774), doubles (311); Ranks 12th on Reds all-time in HR (191), 11th in RBI (851), and 15th in steals (194)
  • 30 HR / 30 SB season in 2007; key contributor on 2010 & 2012 Central Division champion Reds and 2013 Wild Card Reds

Scott Rolen | 3B | 2009–2012

  • Two-time NL All-Star; First Reds 3B to win Rawlings Gold Glove Award
  • Joe Nuxhall Good Guy Award winner in 2010
  • Finished 14th in NL MVP voting in 2010
  • Key leader and starting 3B for 2010 & 2012 Central Division champion Reds (97 wins in 2012)
  • Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (Cardinals, 2023)

Edinson Volquez | P | 2008–2011

  • 2008 NL All-Star; ranked among NL leaders in wins (17, 3rd), strikeouts (206, 2nd), W-L pct. (.739, 3rd), and ERA (3.21, 8th)
  • Johnny Vander Meer Award winner in 2008; team leader in wins, strikeouts, and ERA
  • Finished 4th in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2008
  • Opening Day starter, 2011
  • Lifetime record 30–18 (.625), 4.17 ERA, and 424 Ks in 417 IP as a Red
  • Member of 2010 Central Division champion Reds

Eligibility & Rules

Player Eligibility:

  • Minimum 3 years with Reds, final MLB season ≥5 years ago, ≤15 years since last MLB game
  • Special circumstances (e.g., recently deceased players) may adjust eligibility

Fan Voting:

  • Vote once per email address per day
  • Voting period: Nov 6 – Nov 27, 2025
  • Winners of Modern Player Ballot will be announced by end of 2025 and inducted in April 24-26, 2026

Veterans Committee:

  • Evaluates players, managers, executives, and contributors whose careers ended >15 years ago
  • Ensures both modern and historical contributions are honored