1997 Cincinnati Reds season

1997 Cincinnati Reds
LeagueNational League
DivisionCentral
BallparkCinergy Field
CityCincinnati
Record76–86 (.469)
Divisional place3rd
OwnersMarge Schott
General managersJim Bowden
ManagersRay Knight, Jack McKeon
TelevisionWSTR/WKRC-TV
SportsChannel Cincinnati
(Marty Brennaman, George Grande, Chris Welsh)
RadioWLW
(Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall)
Seasons

The 1997 Cincinnati Reds season was the 128th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 28th and 27th full season at Cinergy Field The Reds failed to improve on their record of 81–81 from 1996 and finished the season at 76-86, missing the postseason for the 2nd consecutive season. The Reds were managed by Ray Knight and then Jack McKeon.