Cincinnati Reds
144 seasons | 11017-10845 (.504) | 5 Championships
The Cincinnati Reds have played since 1882, a total of 144 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 11,017-10,845 (.504). They have won 5 World Series titles. The franchise has played under more than one name or in more than one city: Cincinnati Red Stockings, Cincinnati Reds, and Cincinnati Redlegs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
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144 seasons on record
Wins per season — gold bars are World Series wins, silver are pennants.
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The Cincinnati Reds franchise in brief
144 seasons of play, 1882 through 2025, add up to 11017 wins and 10845 losses for the Cincinnati Reds. Name by name, the club has been the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1882-1889), the Cincinnati Reds (1890-1953), the Cincinnati Redlegs (1954-1959), and the Cincinnati Reds (1960-2025). The season list starts at 55-25 in 1882 and ends at 83-79 in 2025. The championships panel lists 1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, and 1990. The latest championship came in 1990, by 4-0 in the Series. The Cincinnati Reds reached the postseason in 17 seasons. The latest series in the playoff history is the 2025 NL Wild Card round, which the club lost.
The season history peaks at 55-25 in 1882 and bottoms out at 52-99 in 1934. The best team batting average came in 1895, .297, against a league average of .296, while 2020 bottomed out at .211. The lowest team ERA was 1.65 in 1882; the 1894 staff was the least effective at 5.99. The 1894 team scored the most runs, 936; the 2020 team scored the fewest, 243. Pete Rose (1963-1986), Dave Concepcion (1970-1988), and Barry Larkin (1986-2004) played the most games for the club. The notable players list continues with Joey Votto, Tony Perez, and Brandon Phillips. Every season links to its own page, the latest being 2025 Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many World Series have the Cincinnati Reds won?
- The Cincinnati Reds have won 5 World Series titles.
- What is the all-time record of the Cincinnati Reds?
- The Cincinnati Reds are 11,017-10,845 (.504) all-time across 144 seasons.
- When were the Cincinnati Reds founded?
- The franchise's first major league season was 1882, and its last was 2025.
- What was the best season in Cincinnati Reds history?
- By winning percentage, the franchise's best season was 1919, when the team went 96-44.
- Have the Cincinnati Reds always played in the same city?
- No. The franchise has played under these names and cities: Cincinnati Red Stockings, Cincinnati Reds, and Cincinnati Redlegs.