Eugenio Suárez Passes Reds Legend Brandon Phillips in Career Home Runs

Slugger's latest blast moves him up the franchise's all-time home run leaderboard.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:08pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the explosive motion of a baseball player's swing, with sharp, overlapping planes of red, black, and white representing the raw power and athleticism of the moment.Eugenio Suárez's historic home run against the Giants propels him past a Reds legend on the franchise's all-time leaderboard.Cincinnati Today

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez hit his third home run of the 2026 season, which also saw him surpass former Reds star Brandon Phillips on the team's all-time home run list. Suárez's solo shot in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants was a historic milestone for the veteran slugger.

Why it matters

Suárez has been a consistent power hitter for the Reds over the past decade, and this latest achievement cements his status as one of the franchise's all-time great home run hitters. Passing Phillips, who will be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame this year, is a significant accomplishment that underscores Suárez's offensive prowess and longevity with the team.

The details

Suárez's first-inning home run against the Giants was his third of the 2026 season. The solo shot moved him past Brandon Phillips, who hit 191 home runs during his 11-year Reds career from 2006-2016. Suárez now has 192 career home runs with the Reds, solidifying his place among the franchise's all-time power hitters.

  • Eugenio Suárez hit the historic home run on April 15, 2026.

The players

Eugenio Suárez

A veteran third baseman who has played for the Cincinnati Reds since 2015 and is one of the team's all-time great home run hitters.

Brandon Phillips

A former Reds second baseman who played for the team from 2006 to 2016 and is set to be inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame this year.

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What they’re saying

“Eugenio has been a rock for us in the middle of the order for years. To see him pass a Reds legend like Brandon is a testament to his consistent power and productivity.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

Suárez will look to continue his climb up the Reds' all-time home run leaderboard as the team aims to return to the playoffs in 2026 after missing out in 2025.

The takeaway

Eugenio Suárez's latest home run not only helped the Reds in their current game, but it also cemented his status as one of the franchise's all-time great power hitters by passing a beloved former player in Brandon Phillips.