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Top 27 Cincinnati Reds Players of All Time

By YPB Team

From Big Red Machine legends who defined an era to modern-day standouts making their own mark, this list spans over a century of Cincinnati baseball. Cast your vote for the ultimate Reds icon.

  1. Pete Rose — ranked #11
    Pete Rose
    MLB's all-time hits leader and cornerstone of the 1970s Big Red Machine dynasty.
    1000pts
  2. Johnny Bench — ranked #22
    Johnny Bench
    Hall of Fame catcher, two-time MVP who revolutionized defensive catching.
    814pts
  3. Frank Robinson — ranked #33
    Frank Robinson
    Hall of Fame outfielder and 1961 NL MVP who later became MLB's first Black manager.
    670pts
  4. Bucky Walters — ranked #44
    Bucky Walters
    Ace right-hander who won the 1939 NL MVP and led Cincinnati to a World Series title.
    574pts
  5. Chris Sabo — ranked #55
    Chris Sabo
    Rookie of the Year third baseman known for his trademark goggles and 1990 title run.
    574pts
  6. Ted Kluszewski — ranked #66
    Ted Kluszewski
    Muscular 1950s first baseman famous for cutting the sleeves off his jersey.
    574pts
  7. Jose Rijo — ranked #77
    Jose Rijo
    1990 World Series MVP whose dominant pitching anchored Cincinnati's sweep of Oakland.
    574pts
  8. Eric Davis — ranked #88
    Eric Davis
    Five-tool center fielder and key contributor to the 1990 World Series championship team.
    446pts
  9. Scott Rolen — ranked #99
    Scott Rolen
    Hall of Fame third baseman whose elite defense anchored Cincinnati's infield late in his career.
    446pts
  10. Tony Perez — ranked #1010
    Tony Perez
    Hall of Fame first baseman and clutch RBI machine of the Big Red Machine.
    446pts
  11. Barry Larkin — ranked #1111
    Barry Larkin
    Hall of Fame shortstop and 1995 NL MVP who spent his entire 19-year career in Cincinnati.
    446pts
  12. Sean Casey — ranked #1212
    Sean Casey
    Beloved first baseman nicknamed 'The Mayor,' a three-time All-Star in the 2000s.
    446pts
  13. Bronson Arroyo — ranked #1313
    Bronson Arroyo
    Durable 2000s starting pitcher known for his distinctive high leg-kick delivery.
    365pts
  14. Brandon Phillips — ranked #1414
    Brandon Phillips
    Gold Glove second baseman known for flashy defense and durability in the 2000s-2010s.
    365pts
  15. Ken Griffey Jr. — ranked #1515
    Ken Griffey Jr.
    Hall of Fame center fielder who returned to play for his hometown team starting in 2000.
    268pts
  16. Adam Dunn — ranked #1616
    Adam Dunn
    Prolific power hitter who topped 40 home runs five times while with the Reds.
    268pts
  17. Dave Parker — ranked #1717
    Dave Parker
    Power-hitting right fielder who captured the 1985 NL MVP award with the Reds.
    268pts
  18. Joe Morgan — ranked #1818
    Joe Morgan
    Hall of Fame second baseman and two-time MVP who was the engine of the Big Red Machine.
    268pts
  19. George Foster — ranked #1919
    George Foster
    Slugging left fielder who led the National League with 52 home runs in 1977.
    268pts
  20. Joey Votto — ranked #2020
    Joey Votto
    2010 NL MVP first baseman renowned for elite plate discipline and on-base skill.
    268pts
  21. Aroldis Chapman — ranked #2121
    Aroldis Chapman
    Flame-throwing closer who set the MLB pitch-speed record while with Cincinnati.
    268pts
  22. Edd Roush — ranked #2222
    Edd Roush
    Hall of Fame center fielder and two-time NL batting champion of the 1920s.
    268pts
  23. Bid McPhee — ranked #2323
    Bid McPhee
    19th-century Hall of Fame second baseman, the last great barehanded infielder.
    268pts
  24. Dave Concepcion — ranked #2424
    Dave Concepcion
    Slick-fielding shortstop and five-time Gold Glove winner of the Big Red Machine era.
    0pts
  25. Elly De La Cruz — ranked #2525
    Elly De La Cruz
    Electrifying young shortstop known for record-setting speed and raw power.
    0pts
  26. Ernie Lombardi — ranked #2626
    Ernie Lombardi
    Hall of Fame catcher known for a powerful bat despite famously slow foot speed.
    0pts
  27. Jim Maloney — ranked #2727
    Jim Maloney
    Hard-throwing 1960s ace who threw two no-hitters during his Reds career.
    0pts

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