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 RedsMuseum.org.
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