Cincinnati Reds superstar Joey Votto’s glorious career ended not with a bang but with a whimper. Votto retired on Wednesday after a storied 17-year Major League career, the entirety of which was spent with the Reds. Although the last years of his career were spent as an off-injured, part-time player, we are mindful to remember when he was a real difference maker on the diamond.
So, rather than just say goodbye to an all-time great, lets instead celebrate his triumphs, his record-breaking accomplishments, and also some disappointments he faced during his big-league career. This is your baseball life, Joey Votto.