# Top 27 Cincinnati Reds Players of All Time > 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. *By YPB Team · Published August 14, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/top-27-cincinnati-reds-players-of-all-time* --- ## Current results (3 votes) 1. **Pete Rose** — 66.67% (2 votes · score 1000/1000) MLB's all-time hits leader and cornerstone of the 1970s Big Red Machine dynasty. 2. **Johnny Bench** — 33.33% (1 votes · score 814/1000) Hall of Fame catcher, two-time MVP who revolutionized defensive catching. 3. **Frank Robinson** — 0% (0 votes · score 670/1000) Hall of Fame outfielder and 1961 NL MVP who later became MLB's first Black manager. 4. **Bucky Walters** — 0% (0 votes · score 574/1000) Ace right-hander who won the 1939 NL MVP and led Cincinnati to a World Series title. 5. **Chris Sabo** — 0% (0 votes · score 574/1000) Rookie of the Year third baseman known for his trademark goggles and 1990 title run. 6. **Ted Kluszewski** — 0% (0 votes · score 574/1000) Muscular 1950s first baseman famous for cutting the sleeves off his jersey. 7. **Jose Rijo** — 0% (0 votes · score 574/1000) 1990 World Series MVP whose dominant pitching anchored Cincinnati's sweep of Oakland. 8. **Eric Davis** — 0% (0 votes · score 446/1000) Five-tool center fielder and key contributor to the 1990 World Series championship team. 9. **Scott Rolen** — 0% (0 votes · score 446/1000) Hall of Fame third baseman whose elite defense anchored Cincinnati's infield late in his career. 10. **Tony Perez** — 0% (0 votes · score 446/1000) Hall of Fame first baseman and clutch RBI machine of the Big Red Machine. 11. **Barry Larkin** — 0% (0 votes · score 446/1000) Hall of Fame shortstop and 1995 NL MVP who spent his entire 19-year career in Cincinnati. 12. **Sean Casey** — 0% (0 votes · score 446/1000) Beloved first baseman nicknamed 'The Mayor,' a three-time All-Star in the 2000s. 13. **Bronson Arroyo** — 0% (0 votes · score 365/1000) Durable 2000s starting pitcher known for his distinctive high leg-kick delivery. 14. **Brandon Phillips** — 0% (0 votes · score 365/1000) Gold Glove second baseman known for flashy defense and durability in the 2000s-2010s. 15. **Ken Griffey Jr.** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Hall of Fame center fielder who returned to play for his hometown team starting in 2000. 16. **Adam Dunn** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Prolific power hitter who topped 40 home runs five times while with the Reds. 17. **Dave Parker** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Power-hitting right fielder who captured the 1985 NL MVP award with the Reds. 18. **Joe Morgan** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Hall of Fame second baseman and two-time MVP who was the engine of the Big Red Machine. 19. **George Foster** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Slugging left fielder who led the National League with 52 home runs in 1977. 20. **Joey Votto** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) 2010 NL MVP first baseman renowned for elite plate discipline and on-base skill. 21. **Aroldis Chapman** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Flame-throwing closer who set the MLB pitch-speed record while with Cincinnati. 22. **Edd Roush** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) Hall of Fame center fielder and two-time NL batting champion of the 1920s. 23. **Bid McPhee** — 0% (0 votes · score 268/1000) 19th-century Hall of Fame second baseman, the last great barehanded infielder. 24. **Dave Concepcion** — 0% (0 votes · score 149/1000) Slick-fielding shortstop and five-time Gold Glove winner of the Big Red Machine era. 25. **Elly De La Cruz** — 0% (0 votes · score 149/1000) Electrifying young shortstop known for record-setting speed and raw power. 26. **Ernie Lombardi** — 0% (0 votes · score 149/1000) Hall of Fame catcher known for a powerful bat despite famously slow foot speed. 27. **Jim Maloney** — 0% (0 votes · score 149/1000) Hard-throwing 1960s ace who threw two no-hitters during his Reds career. Tags: sports, baseball, players, mlb, cincinnati reds