Jun 10, 1991; Cincinnati, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Cincinnati Reds infielder Chris Sabo against the Philadelphia Phillies at Riverfront Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Reds' Legend Chris Sabo Announced as 2025 Opening Day Parade Grand Marshal

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By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Mar 7, 2025 10:12 AM ET

The Reds announced that Chris Sabo will be the 2025 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Grand Marshal.

Sabo, a Reds' Hall of Famer, slashed .270/.328/.447 with 104 home runs and 116 stolen bases in seven seasons with Cincinnati. The third baseman played a huge part in winning the 1990 World Series, hitting .583 with two home runs and five RBI in the sweep over the Oakland Athletics.

Michael Waltrip will serve as the Honorary Grand Marshal.

Waltrip raced in the NASCAR Cup Series for 17 seasons, running 784 races in that span. He won four times, including two Daytona 500 victories, and had an astounding 133 top 10 finishes.

Opening Day is March 27.

Just announced: Chris Sabo will be the 2025 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Grand Marshal, with NASCAR icon Michael Waltrip as Honorary Grand Marshal! pic.twitter.com/PmI4OcwmVX
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 7, 2025