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The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Cincinnati Reds National League franchise (1890–1953, 1958–present), also known previously as the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1882–1889) and Cincinnati Redlegs (1953–1958). Players in Bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
That same year, the Reds avoided a move to San Diego when the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County agreed to build a state-of-the-art, downtown stadium on the edge of the Ohio River. The Reds entered into a 30-year lease in exchange for the stadium commitment keeping the franchise in Cincinnati.
The history of the Cincinnati Reds dates back to 1876, where they were originally called the "Red Stockings" and were the first true professional baseball team in the United States. [3] The modern Cincinnati Reds began play in 1882 as members of the American Association, which Reds won in their first year of competition. [4]
The 1952 Cincinnati Reds season was the franchise's 63rd year as a member of the National League and its 71st consecutive year of operation in Major League Baseball. The Reds won 69 games, lost 85, and finished sixth, drawing 604,197 spectators to Crosley Field , next-to-last in the eight-team league.
All of the Reds' four pennants in the 1970s came against these teams (Pittsburgh Pirates in 1970, 1972, and 1975, and Philadelphia Phillies in 1976). In 1979, Pete Rose added to the notion of the Big Red Machine being part of the rivalry when he signed with the Phillies and helped them win their first World Series championship in 1980 .
40 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees. 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated January 7, 2025 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters
He won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2013, 2016 and 2022 with the Indians/Guardians. Francona also had a 10-year playing career and played the 1987 season with the Reds. In 102 games with Cincinnati, Francona hit .227 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 102 games.
In 2022, the Reds lost 22 of their first 25 games, one of the worst starts to a season in the last 100 years, comparing with teams like the 1988 Baltimore Orioles and the 1997 Chicago Cubs. The Reds went on to lose 100 games for the first time in since 1982 (and for the second time in their history) and tied with the Pittsburgh Pirates for last ...