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Reds announce 2026 Hall of Fame class

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Chicago White Sox v Cincinnati Reds CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 14: A general view of Great American Ball Park during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds on May 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
By WHIO Staff

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds have announced the four players named to its Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.

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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.

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Phillips was with the club from 2006 to 2016. During his time in Cincinnati, he earned three All-Star selections, four Gold Gloves, and a Silver Slugger award.

Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds third base as he heads towards home plate on an RBI double by Ramon Cabrera #37 in the fifth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Harang played in Cincinnati from 2003 to 2010. In 2006, he tied for wins in the National League and was the leader in complete games and strikeouts. He was also the Reds leader in strikeouts each season from 2004 to 2007, and in 2009.

Cincinnati Reds v Washington Nationals WASHINGTON - JUNE 04: Aaron Harang #39 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 4, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Sanders was named an All-Star and finished sixth in league MVP voting in 1995. He played for the Reds from 1991 to 1998.

Reggie Sanders 9 Apr 1998: Outfielder Reggie Sanders of the Cincinnati Reds in action during a game against the San Diego Padres at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Padres defeated the Reds 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport (Harry How/Getty Images)

Piniella, also known as “Sweet Lou,” managed the Reds from 1990 to 1992, leading them to a World Series championship in 1990.

1991 MLB All-Star Game: Batting Practice TORONTO - JULY 9: Manager Lou Pinella of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during batting practice prior to the1991 All-Star Game at the Toronto Sky Dome on July 9, 1991 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Phillips and Harang received the most votes on the Modern Player Ballot.

The fan votes on the Modern Player Ballot were combined with the ballots from select media members and Reds alumni.

Sanders and Piniella were chosen by the Reds Hall of Fame’s Veterans Committee.

“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,” Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, said.

The inductees will be honored April 24-26.

Tickets for the 2026 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Gala on April 26 are on sale now at RedsMuseum.org.

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