Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto officially retired after 17 seasons on Wednesday evening, closing the book on one of the great MLB careers of his generation.
“Cincinnati, I’ve only played for you,” Votto said in an Instagram post announcing his retirement. “I love you.”
After joining the franchise in 2007, Votto made six MLB All-Star Games and was named the NL MVP in 2010. He also earned the Hank Aaron Award for the NL in 2010 and a Gold Glove Award in 2011.
Votto will go down as one of the great Cincinnati baseball players, and fans paid tribute to the Reds great as he leaves the baseball diamond for good.
“That’s it. I’m done. I am officially retired from baseball.”
– Joey Votto announcing on IG that he is retiring
The IG video is posted below, along with his full statement:
Joey Votto has announced his retirement via his Instagram after 17 seasons, six All-Star selections, a Gold Glove, and 2010 NL MVP honors. pic.twitter.com/jFyhqIXLL8
Congratulations on an absolutely remarkable career for Votto. Not only was he one of the best left handed hitters since Bonds, he was a remarkable person. Can't wait to watch his Cooperstown speech. https://t.co/42KNXI5iWY
Greatest Cincinnati athlete of my life. A lot of memorable nights at the ballpark with family and friends that you played a part in making special. Thank you for everything, 19. #ATOBTTRhttps://t.co/N2o5EN0fys
Happy trails to a great player who deserves to go to the Hall of Fame. He's such an engaging person, and at least from a distance seems like a really good person too. Baseball and the world could use more like him. https://t.co/YamTwB90LR
My favorite pro athlete. All the good baseball memories I have are thanks to this man’s contributions. He had better be in Cooperstown https://t.co/tNzuIDjIgt
What an absolutely amazing career! Consider myself lucky to not only be able to play on the same field as this guy but to also play on the same team! Can’t wait to watch the HOF induction! Congrats @JoeyVotto happy for you my man! https://t.co/liuT5nuMRJ
I started watching Joey Votto play before I could drive. His career spans my entire baseball fandom and today I am sad. Thanks @JoeyVotto. https://t.co/69AyFyaH9Y
To answer the question: Yes, he is a Hall of Famer; Yes, he will get in. https://t.co/NGYbiC2LmM
— Chris Towers is the Riley Greene Preservation Soc (@CTowersCBS) August 21, 2024
Joey Votto and I are from the same neighborhood in Toronto and I idolized him growing up. He's the reason I started playing baseball as a kid and fell in love with the game. Will always love #19. https://t.co/i6Kobl7ALA
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