The last 26 years have been frustrating. But even when the team isn't making the playoffs, it's natural for a die-hard fan to get attached to individual Reds. With rumors swirling about a trade of Jay Bruce, let's take a step back to appreciate the stability, productivity and longevity of this recent core group of players.
Bruce, Phillips and Votto have been the primary starters at their respective positions for 8 consecutive seasons (2009-2016). Only Machine-era combinations of 3+ players met or exceeded that.
Bench / Perez / Rose - 9 seasons (1968-1976)
Bench / Concepcion / Rose - 9 seasons (1970-1978)
Bruce / Phillips / Votto - 8 seasons (2009-2016)
Bruce / Phillips / Votto - 8 seasons (2009-2016)
Bench / Concepcion / Morgan - 8 seasons (1972-1979)
Bench / Concepcion / Perez / Rose - 7 seasons (1970-1976)
Helms / May / Perez / Rose - 6 seasons (1966-1971)
Cardenas / Pinson / Rose - 6 seasons (1963-1968)
Bell / McMillan / Temple - 6 seasons (1953-1958)
Groh / Roush / Wingo - 6 seasons (1916-1921)
All three have been extremely productive during their time as well. There is no doubt that they will all end up in the Reds Hall of Fame.
Here are their rankings in some key stats...
Games played:
1) Rose - 2722
7) Phillips - 1566
20) Bruce - 1220
22) Votto - 1209
Hits:
1) Rose - 3358
9) Phillips - 1711
15) Votto - 1321
27) Bruce - 1116
HR:
1) Bench - 389
7) Bruce - 233
8) Votto - 210
12) Phillips - 186
RBI:
1) Bench - 1376
10) Phillips - 824
15) Bruce - 718
17) Votto - 685
WAR (position players)
1) Rose - 77.7
8) Votto - 45.2
18) Phillips - 29.3
30) Bruce - 16.5
A number of things worked against this group. While they had a solid pitching staff from 2010 through 2012, there were always weak links in the lineup, or mishaps along the way. Most Reds fans believe we could've taken a championship in 2012, if not for Cueto's injury in Game 1 of the NLDS. It certainly would have been interesting.
While the postseason results have been disappointing, we've still had the opportunity to watch one of the most productive cores of position players in Reds history. Let's appreciate that.
Helms / May / Perez / Rose - 6 seasons (1966-1971)
Cardenas / Pinson / Rose - 6 seasons (1963-1968)
Bell / McMillan / Temple - 6 seasons (1953-1958)
Groh / Roush / Wingo - 6 seasons (1916-1921)
All three have been extremely productive during their time as well. There is no doubt that they will all end up in the Reds Hall of Fame.
Here are their rankings in some key stats...
Games played:
1) Rose - 2722
7) Phillips - 1566
20) Bruce - 1220
22) Votto - 1209
Hits:
1) Rose - 3358
9) Phillips - 1711
15) Votto - 1321
27) Bruce - 1116
HR:
1) Bench - 389
7) Bruce - 233
8) Votto - 210
12) Phillips - 186
RBI:
1) Bench - 1376
10) Phillips - 824
15) Bruce - 718
17) Votto - 685
WAR (position players)
1) Rose - 77.7
8) Votto - 45.2
18) Phillips - 29.3
30) Bruce - 16.5
A number of things worked against this group. While they had a solid pitching staff from 2010 through 2012, there were always weak links in the lineup, or mishaps along the way. Most Reds fans believe we could've taken a championship in 2012, if not for Cueto's injury in Game 1 of the NLDS. It certainly would have been interesting.
While the postseason results have been disappointing, we've still had the opportunity to watch one of the most productive cores of position players in Reds history. Let's appreciate that.
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