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Will the Cincinnati Reds retire Joey Votto's jersey number by the end of 2025?
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Reds' Joey Votto Retires After 17-Year MLB Career
Aug 21, 2024, 11:40 PM
Joey Votto, the former National League MVP and six-time All-Star, has announced his retirement from baseball after a distinguished 17-year career. Votto, who spent his entire MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds, made the announcement via Instagram from Buffalo's Sahlen Field, stating, "That's it. I'm done. I am officially retired from baseball." Known for his exceptional power and patience at the plate, Votto achieved a career on-base percentage of .409 and led the league in on-base percentage seven times. His accolades include a Gold Glove Award, 356 home runs, and 2,135 hits. Votto's retirement marks the end of an era for the Reds, with many considering him a future Hall of Famer. Despite efforts to return to the major leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays, Votto decided to retire, expressing gratitude to his fans in Canada and the United States.
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