MLB · NL Central · Est. 1881 · Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati Reds
Current Leadership
Principal Owner & Managing Partner
Bob Castellini, a Cincinnati-born produce magnate who heads Castellini Company (one of the largest produce distributors in North America), purchased the Reds in 2006 for $270 million. A lifelong Reds fan, Castellini has been committed to keeping the franchise competitive in a small market, overseeing the team's return to the playoffs in 2010, 2012, and 2013. He has invested in Great American Ball Park improvements and community initiatives throughout the Cincinnati area.
President & Chief Operating Officer
Phil Castellini, son of principal owner Bob Castellini, serves as the Reds' president and COO, overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the franchise. He has been a key figure in the team's revenue and business strategy, though he drew controversy in 2022 for comments about the team's market challenges and the difficulty of competing financially with larger-market clubs.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Francona | Manager | 2025 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Freddie Benavides | Bench Coach | 2025 |
| Derek Johnson | Pitching Coach | 2018 |
| Turner Ward | Hitting Coach | 2025 |
| Willie Harris | Third Base Coach | 2026 |
| Delino DeShields | First Base Coach | 2025 |
Historical Figures
Former Controlling Owner
Carl Lindner Jr., the Cincinnati billionaire who built the American Financial Group insurance empire, was the controlling owner of the Reds from 1999 to 2006. During his ownership, the Reds moved from Cinergy Field to the newly constructed Great American Ball Park in 2003. Lindner sold the team to the Castellini group in 2006.
Former Controlling Owner
Marge Schott was the first woman to purchase a major league franchise outright when she bought the Reds in 1984. While the team won the 1990 World Series during her tenure, Schott became one of baseball's most controversial owners due to repeated offensive and racist remarks that led to multiple suspensions by MLB. She was eventually forced to sell her controlling interest in 1999.