Eight players have been chosen for consideration to be inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2026.The Reds announced the following players have been selected for the 2026 ballot – starting pitcher Homer Bailey, second baseman Brandon Phillips, relief pitcher Francisco Cordero, shortstop Zack Cozart, starting pitcher Aaron Harang, starting pitcher Mike Leake, third baseman Scott Rolen and starting pitcher Edinson Volquez.Two of those players will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame next spring, with voting determined, in part, by the fans.The two players selected will be enshrined during an April 24–26 induction celebration at Great American Ball Park and the Downtown Cincinnati Convention Center.For more on how you can vote, click here.Overview of candidatesBelow is a brief look at each candidate selected for the ballot and their time spent with the Reds.Homer Bailey: The 14-year MLB veteran spent 12 seasons with the Reds after debuting in 2007, pitching to a 4.56 ERA with 1,001 strikeouts and 67 wins. Bailey is responsible for two of the 17 no-hitters in Reds history – in 2012 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 2013 against the San Francisco Giants.Brandon Phillips: One of the most popular players in recent Reds history, Phillips spent 11 seasons with the Reds, winning four Gold Gloves while also being named an NL All-Star three times. A dual-threat player offensively, Phillips hit 191 home runs and stole 194 bases with the Reds, completing a 30-30 season in 2007.Francisco Cordero: A two-time All-Star before he joined the Reds in 2008, Cordero saved at least 34 games in each of his four seasons with the Reds, collecting 150 saves through 2011. Cordero finished with Reds career with a 2.96 ERA over those four seasons and is second in Reds history in saves with the team, trailing only Danny Graves.Zack Cozart: Known for his defense and reliability at shortstop for most of his career, Cozart’s last season with the Reds brought an offensive breakthrough in 2017. Cozart was named an All-Star, hit 24 home runs and had a .933 OPS during his final season in Cincinnati. For his Reds career, Cozart hit .254 with 82 home runs.Aaron Harang: Ranked-seventh in Reds history with 1,125 strikeouts, Harang was steady on the mound during his eight seasons in Cincinnati from 2003-10. Harang led the NL with 216 strikeouts in 2006 and won 75 games during his time with the Reds. He struck out 218 hitters the next season, placing fourth in Cy Young voting.Mike Leake: A first round pick by the Reds in 2009, Leake made history by skipping the minor leagues and debuting with the Reds at the start of the 2010 season. Leake pitched six seasons in Cincinnati before being traded in 2015, recording a 3.87 ERA in 163 starts. Scott Rolen: A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Rolen’s final four seasons were played with the Reds, when he made two All-Star appearances and helped Cincinnati to two NL Central division titles. While Rolen’s time in Cincinnati was brief, the third baseman still hit 36 home runs, scored 147 runs and won a Gold Glove at the age of 35 while playing for the Reds.Edinson Volquez: After pitching sparingly for the Rangers from 2005-07, Volquez broke out in 2008 with the Reds, striking out 206 batters with a 3.21 ERA while being named to the NL All-Star team. Volquez’s final three seasons with the Reds didn’t quite match that level, though he was still solid, pitching to a 4.17 ERA across his time in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI —

Eight players have been chosen for consideration to be inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2026.

The Reds announced the following players have been selected for the 2026 ballot – starting pitcher Homer Bailey, second baseman Brandon Phillips, relief pitcher Francisco Cordero, shortstop Zack Cozart, starting pitcher Aaron Harang, starting pitcher Mike Leake, third baseman Scott Rolen and starting pitcher Edinson Volquez.

Two of those players will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame next spring, with voting determined, in part, by the fans.

The two players selected will be enshrined during an April 24–26 induction celebration at Great American Ball Park and the Downtown Cincinnati Convention Center.

For more on how you can vote, click here.

Overview of candidates

Below is a brief look at each candidate selected for the ballot and their time spent with the Reds.

Homer Bailey: The 14-year MLB veteran spent 12 seasons with the Reds after debuting in 2007, pitching to a 4.56 ERA with 1,001 strikeouts and 67 wins. Bailey is responsible for two of the 17 no-hitters in Reds history – in 2012 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 2013 against the San Francisco Giants.

Brandon Phillips: One of the most popular players in recent Reds history, Phillips spent 11 seasons with the Reds, winning four Gold Gloves while also being named an NL All-Star three times. A dual-threat player offensively, Phillips hit 191 home runs and stole 194 bases with the Reds, completing a 30-30 season in 2007.

Francisco Cordero: A two-time All-Star before he joined the Reds in 2008, Cordero saved at least 34 games in each of his four seasons with the Reds, collecting 150 saves through 2011. Cordero finished with Reds career with a 2.96 ERA over those four seasons and is second in Reds history in saves with the team, trailing only Danny Graves.

Zack Cozart: Known for his defense and reliability at shortstop for most of his career, Cozart’s last season with the Reds brought an offensive breakthrough in 2017. Cozart was named an All-Star, hit 24 home runs and had a .933 OPS during his final season in Cincinnati. For his Reds career, Cozart hit .254 with 82 home runs.

Aaron Harang: Ranked-seventh in Reds history with 1,125 strikeouts, Harang was steady on the mound during his eight seasons in Cincinnati from 2003-10. Harang led the NL with 216 strikeouts in 2006 and won 75 games during his time with the Reds. He struck out 218 hitters the next season, placing fourth in Cy Young voting.

Mike Leake: A first round pick by the Reds in 2009, Leake made history by skipping the minor leagues and debuting with the Reds at the start of the 2010 season. Leake pitched six seasons in Cincinnati before being traded in 2015, recording a 3.87 ERA in 163 starts.

Scott Rolen: A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Rolen’s final four seasons were played with the Reds, when he made two All-Star appearances and helped Cincinnati to two NL Central division titles. While Rolen’s time in Cincinnati was brief, the third baseman still hit 36 home runs, scored 147 runs and won a Gold Glove at the age of 35 while playing for the Reds.

Edinson Volquez: After pitching sparingly for the Rangers from 2005-07, Volquez broke out in 2008 with the Reds, striking out 206 batters with a 3.21 ERA while being named to the NL All-Star team. Volquez’s final three seasons with the Reds didn’t quite match that level, though he was still solid, pitching to a 4.17 ERA across his time in Cincinnati.