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Reds Announce 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Class
12/17/2025, 1:13:13 PM
Induction of Four New Members
The Cincinnati Reds have announced the induction of four new members into their Hall of Fame for 2026: second baseman Brandon Phillips, starting pitcher Aaron Harang, outfielder Reggie Sanders, and manager Lou Piniella. This announcement was made by Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, who expressed excitement about honoring these individuals for their significant contributions to the team's history. The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 24-26, coinciding with a weekend series against the Detroit Tigers, and will raise the Hall's membership to 97.
Profiles of the Inductees
Brandon Phillips, who played for the Reds from 2006 to 2016, is recognized as the franchise record-holder for hits (1,174), doubles (311), home runs (191), and RBIs (851) by a second baseman. During his tenure, he earned four Gold Glove Awards, three All-Star selections, and a Silver Slugger Award in 2011. Notably, Phillips is one of only three Reds to achieve a 30 home run, 30 stolen base season, accomplishing this feat in 2007.
Aaron Harang, who pitched for the Reds from 2003 to 2010, ranks seventh in franchise history with 1,125 career strikeouts. He led the National League in wins (16), strikeouts (216), and complete games (six) in 2006, and finished fourth in the Cy Young voting in 2007. Harang was also a two-time recipient of the Johnny Vander Meer Award as the Reds’ Outstanding Pitcher.
Reggie Sanders, drafted by the Reds in 1987, played the first eight seasons of his 17-year career with the team from 1991 to 1998. He became an All-Star in 1995, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 99 RBIs that season. Sanders ranks among the top 20 Reds in both home runs (125) and stolen bases (158).
Lou Piniella, who managed the Reds from 1990 to 1992, led the team to a World Series championship in 1990. Under his leadership, the Reds set a franchise record by winning nine consecutive games to start the season and ultimately swept the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Piniella recorded 255 wins with a .525 winning percentage during his time as manager.
Official Statements
Rick Walls stated, “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.”
Conclusion
The induction of Phillips, Harang, Sanders, and Piniella into the Reds Hall of Fame not only honors their individual achievements but also celebrates their collective impact on the franchise's history, ensuring their legacies will be remembered by fans and future generations.
