Joey Votto Retires From Major League Baseball After 17 years

Sir… please, take a bow. This is a man that brought a good energy to the field, was adored by fans and entertained us all by giving his very best in contribution to America’s favorite pastime. Former Cincinnati Reds’ star, Joey Votto retires from Major League Baseball after 17 years.

The MLB took to social media to confirm the news of Joey’s retirement. In a brief statement, Major League Baseball states,

“Joey Votto has announced his retirement via his Instagram after 17 seasons, six All-Star selections, a Gold Glove, and 2010 NL MVP honors.”

There had been rumblings that the end was near. Additionally, on Wednesday Votto had spoke to a group of reporters about his recent playing abilities. Votto told them,

“I just decided, you know, you’ve played long enough, you can interpret what’s going on, and I was awful. I was awful down there. And the trend was not fast enough, and I didn’t feel at any point in time like I was anywhere near major-league ready.”

Joey Votto Retires From Major League Baseball After 17 years

Votto also released his own statement via social media platform, Instagram. In it he thanks family, friends, teammates, colleagues and of course, the fans. He says,

“Thank you to my parents, Wendy and Joe, for giving me everything I needed to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Thank you to my brother, Tyler Votto, for throwing me wiffle balls for all those years (ha ha, you are the best. I had to write this.). To Warren and Nick for the years of hitting together as high schooler’s. The Etobicoke community for supporting me as a youth player. Oakville, Queensway, Kingsway, Bloordale, Thunderbirds, and Bob Smyth and the Etobicoke Rangers for raising me as a youth baseball player. Mark Capone is STILL better.

As a pro, Leon Roberts and Freddie Benavides were my guys. They made me who I was as a pro player. Thank you to them!

As a major league player, Dusty Baker and Scott Rolen taught me how to be a pro’s pro. My man Jay Bruce, can you run? can you hit? can you throw? Then go play. So many great teammates.

Toronto + Canada, I wanted to play in front of you. Sigh, I tried with all my heart to play for my people. I’m just not good anymore. Thank you for all the support during my attempt.

Cincinnati, I’ve only played for you. I love you.

Finally, to the MLB fans. You energized me with your cheers, I loved the boos, the trash talk, the moments where I broke a road cities moment, or was humbled on stage.
I’ll never forget, early in my career, my first time at Wrigley Field and the crowd standing and cheering toward my failure. I remember standing at the plate, smiling and thinking, this is my home. I belong here.

I was myself in this sport. I was able to be my best self. I played this sport with every last ounce of my body, heart, and mind.
Thank you for everything.
-Joey Votto”

Nice. Votto it has been fun. And we hope that you enjoy your well-earned retirement.

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