Joey Votto Retires After 17 Seasons with the Reds

The six-time All-Star and 2010 NL MVP leaves a lasting legacy as one of baseball's greats.

Votto announced his retirement via Instagram, concluding a remarkable career with the Cincinnati Reds.
He finished with a .294 batting average, 356 home runs, and a .920 OPS over 2,056 games.
Votto is a candidate for the Baseball Hall of Fame, being one of the top hitters of his generation.
He led the league in on-base percentage seven times and was known for his power and patience at the plate.
Votto expressed gratitude to his family, teammates, and fans in a heartfelt farewell message.