Before spring training, Alex Blandino switched uniform numbers, giving the newly acquired Nick Castellanos the opportunity to wear No. 2 during the upcoming season. Over the 150-year history of the Cincinnati Reds, 16 players have worn that jersey number. But, who among them was the best to ever play for the Reds?
Looking back over the history of the Cincinnati Reds, it appeared fashionable for the starting shortstop to wear the No. 2. Felipe Lopez (2004-2006), Royce Clayton (2006), Alex Gonzalez (2007-2009), Orlando Cabrera (2010) and Zack Cozart (2011-2017) all wore the No. 2 while playing shortstop for the Reds.