At a Glance

Seasons 144
World Series Championships 5
League Pennants 9
Hall of Famers 19
Retired Numbers 11
Career WAR Leader Pete Rose
Career Home Run Leader Johnny Bench
Career Strikeout Leader Jim Maloney

Introduction

The Cincinnati Reds are one of the most historic and influential franchises in Major League Baseball. Founded in 1882 as the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the organization traces its roots to professional baseball’s earliest days and is widely recognized as the first fully professional baseball team through its 1869 predecessor. The franchise has remained in Cincinnati throughout its history, making it one of the oldest continuously operating clubs in professional sports. Over more than a century, the Reds have built a rich legacy highlighted by championship teams, legendary players, and a lasting impact on the evolution of the game.

The Reds have competed in the National League since 1890 and have captured five World Series championships, including back-to-back titles in 1975 and 1976 with the iconic “Big Red Machine,” widely regarded as one of the greatest teams in baseball history. Cincinnati’s long list of franchise legends includes Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson, Tony Pérez, Edd Roush, and Bid McPhee, among many others. This hub brings together the franchise’s greatest players, historic seasons, statistical leaders, all-time rosters, and other resources celebrating one of baseball’s most accomplished and tradition-rich organizations.

Franchise Stats

Single Season Batting Leaders

Single Season Pitching Leaders

Career Batting Leaders

Career Pitching Leaders

All underlying data used in this analysis is available in The Baseball Scholar Data Library.