Who is the Triple-A farm team for the Cincinnati Reds?

The Bats, who are part of the International League, play their home games at Louisville Slugger Field and have been the Reds' Triple-A affiliate since 2000. Prior to the Bats, the Indianapolis Indians were the Reds' Triple-A affiliate.

The Bats used to be known as the Louisville Redbirds and were affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Louisville rebranded themselves as the RiverBats in 1999 and were affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers for two seasons (1998-1999).

Louisville Slugger Field is located near the banks of the Ohio River in and seats over 13,000 people. Slugger Field was also the home of Louisville's USL soccer team until Lynn Family Stadium opened in 2020.

Before Louisville Slugger Field was opened, the Bats played their home games at Cardinal Stadium. The venue was also home to the University of Louisville Cardinals football team. That stadium has since been demolished.

While part of the St. Louis Cardinals organization, the then-Louisville Redbirds won the American Association Championship in 1984, 1985, and 1995. In 2001, after joining the Reds as the team's Triple-A affiliate the then-RiverBats won the International League Championship.

Two well-known Cincinnati Reds players who suited up for the Louisville Bats during their 2001 championship season were Adam Dunn and Corky Miller.