Joey Votto, a six-time MLB All-Star, has announced his retirement from baseball, concluding his 17-year career with the Cincinnati Reds (2007-2024) as their first baseman.
After 17 seasons, six All-Star appearances, a Gold Glove, and the 2010 NL MVP title, Joey Votto has confirmed his retirement via Instagram. 👏 pic.twitter.com/jFyhqIXLL8
— MLB (@MLB) August 21, 2024
Votto will forever be recognized as one of the Cincinnati Reds’ greatest players, having finished his career ranked second in home runs (356), third in RBI’s (1,144), and fourth in runs scored (1,171). Additionally, he amassed 2,135 hits (5th-highest) with a .294 lifetime batting average.
It’s worth mentioning that Joey Votto was thrown out of his final major league game.
Umpire theatrics never cease pic.twitter.com/GRbey3FeLK
— ATBBTTR (@ATBBTTR) August 21, 2024
In classic Joey Votto style, the retirement announcement was made with a video filmed outside Sahlen Field, the home of his minor league team, the Buffalo Bisons (the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate).
“That’s a wrap — I’m out. Officially hanging up my cleats.”
Wow.
Joey Votto has just declared on Instagram his official retirement from baseball.
The future Hall of Famer has called it quits. Cape laid down. #Reds pic.twitter.com/Nvmkt5KCzH
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) August 21, 2024
On his Instagram profile, where he shared the news, the Toronto, Canada-born player also penned a goodbye message to his supporters.
Joey Votto conveys a heartfelt message while announcing his retirement pic.twitter.com/aKzGQ4k3Xx
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 21, 2024
Due to his achievements, Votto participated in six All-Star games, clinched a Gold Glove in 2011, and was crowned the NL MVP in 2010. Additionally, he held the title of the active MLB walks leader at the time of his retirement with 1,365 walks.
Throughout the years, fans and teammates not only witnessed his exceptional on-field performance, but also admired Votto for his warm and engaging personality.
Joey Votto will surely be missed by the game 🥹 pic.twitter.com/qNeO3x69W3
— MLB (@MLB) August 21, 2024
Ultimately, Votto’s legacy will endure, showcasing him as the epitome of a respectful Major League first baseman in all facets of the sport.
There won’t be another Joey Votto pic.twitter.com/aOjurcP9ni
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 21, 2024
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