Reds Hall of Fame Induction Celebration July 15 & 16, 2023

NEWS RELEASE: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum (Edited for publication)

SPECIAL FEATURE: A link to Paul Daugherty’s TML blog post: Bronson Arroyo and the Nature of Cool 

CINCINNATI (October 26, 2022) — Pitcher Bronson Arroyo will be the next inductee into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame presented by Dinsmore. 

Bronson Arroyo – Reds pitcher selected for induction into Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame (Photo Credit Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)

Arroyo, who pitched for the Reds from 2006 to 2013 and again in 2017, was the top vote-getter selected by fans, Reds alumni and media through the Modern Player Ballot, presented by Clark Schaefer Hackett.

In addition to the Modern Player Ballot process, the Reds Hall of Fame Veterans Committee will review the candidacies of players whose Major League careers ended more than 15 years prior to the induction year as well as managers and executives for possible inclusion in the 2023 Induction Class. 

The votes of the Hall’s Veterans Committee, which is comprised of Hall of Famers, Reds executives, Reds Hall of Fame Board Members, baseball historians, and media members, will be announced at a later date. 

Arroyo, along with the selections of the Veterans Committee, will comprise the Induction Class of 2023, to be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration to be held on July 15 and 16, 2023. Festivities will include special pregame ceremonies and events on Saturday at Great American Ball Park, culminating on Sunday evening with the 2023 Induction Gala at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Downtown Cincinnati.

“We congratulate Bronson on his election and look forward to celebrating his exceptional Reds career next summer during induction festivities. Bronson’s accomplishments, aptitude, and influence on the game and teammates will live forever in the Hall of Fame.” – Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. 

Before you read on and view a bullet point list of Bronson Arroyo’s Cincinnati Reds career highlights, please take a moment to read the October 27, TML (The Morning Line) blog post from Paul Daugherty. 

CLICK HERE to read “Bronson Arroyo and the Natutre of Cool” provided here with permission and special thanks to Paul Daugherty. Please SUBSCRIBE for free to support Paul Daugherty’s work on Substack.com

Career highlights of  Bronson Arroyo (Pitcher, 2006 – 2013, 2017) 

  • One of the most durable pitchers in Reds history
  • One of only two Reds pitchers to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award
  • Bronson Arroyo pitched 200 or more innings in seven of his eight full seasons with the Reds
  • He started 32 or more games in each of his eight full Reds campaigns
  • Arroyo was a 2006 National League All-Star
  • He led the NL in both innings pitched (240.2) and starts (35) in 2006
  • Arroyo led or tied for the club lead in games started seven times
  • He was the club’s leader in innings pitched in five different seasons
  • His 279 starts as a Red was surpassed by only six Reds pitchers in history
  • His career total of 1,761.1 innings pitched is 16th most by any Reds pitcher in history
  • Arroyo led or tied for the club lead in victories in a season three times
  • He won 12 or more games in a season six times during his Reds career
  • Arroyo’s career-best 17 wins helped the Reds to the 2010 NL Central Championship
  • He finished 12th in voting for the NL Cy Young and won Gold Glove honors that season
  • In 2012, he won 12 games helping the NL Central Champion Reds to a 97 win season 
  • Only 7 other Reds teams in history have won 97 or more in a season.
  • Arroyo struck out 1,157 batters using pitch location, movement and changing speeds
  • He ranks 6th all-time on the career strike out list for pitchers in Reds history

Bronson Arroyo will be the 29th pitcher inducted, bringing the Hall’s total membership ranks to 91.

About the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore: 

Driven by a mission to celebrate greatness, preserve history and provide inspiration, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum at Great American Ball Park is the place where the story of Reds baseball comes alive each day. 

The Museum features 16,000 square feet of historical, interactive, and educational exhibits, highlighting the rich and storied tradition of the Reds for fans of all ages. Since its inception, 90 players, managers, executives, and contributors have been honored with induction.

Plan your visit at: RedsMuseum.org.