Joey Votto

Baseball player with Cincinnati Reds

Joey Votto - Baseball player with Cincinnati Reds
Born

September 10th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional baseball player, regarded for a successful career as a first baseman in Major League Baseball. Spent his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds since debuting in 2007. Achieved an outstanding batting average and garnered multiple awards including the National League Most Valuable Player in 2010. Consistently demonstrated exceptional on-base skills and power hitting, contributing significantly to the team's offense.

Won the National League MVP award in 2010

Selected for multiple All-Star Games

Led the National League in on-base percentage

Won a Gold Glove Award in 2011

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