• Full name Joseph Daniel Votto
  • Born 09/10/1983 in Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Richview Collegiate Institute
  • Debut 09/04/2007
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (44th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2002 (signed for $600,000).
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    C/3B Joey Votto is a solid hitter with a quick, smooth lefthanded stroke, plus bat speed, good extension and projectable power. He has a strong body, moves well in the field with fluid actions and shows a good glove and average arm strength.

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  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the National League in 2013
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the National League in 2012
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the National League in 2012
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the National League in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the National League in 2011
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the National League in 2011
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the International League in 2007
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the International League in 2007
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Cincinnati Reds in 2007
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Cincinnati Reds in 2007
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Southern League in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the Southern League in 2006
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Cincinnati Reds in 2005
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Cincinnati Reds in 2005
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Cincinnati Reds in 2005

Career Transactions

  • Cincinnati Reds activated 1B Joey Votto from the 60-day injured list.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Joey Votto on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Joey Votto on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds placed 1B Joey Votto on the 60-day injured list.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Joey Votto on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Joey Votto on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent 1B Joey Votto on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds placed 1B Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Left biceps and left rotator cuff surgeries.

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