Joey Votto discusses why he decided to retire from baseball | ESPN MLB

Joey Votto addresses the media after announcing on social media that he was officially retiring from baseball after 17 season with the Cincinnati Reds.

(Courtesy: Reds/Bally Sports Cincinnati)

[IRNjuggle]

I love how honest and direct he is. So many athletes answer every question in the "media trained" way and I've always appreciated Votto's willingness to not do that and just say what he thinks. Congrats Joey on an amazing, Hall of Fame level career.

[autumnrave]

You really don’t hear this kind of honesty from too many athletes. Votto is so humble and honest here, its really refreshing. Great player.

[ramonhernandez]

I’ve always liked votto. So much that I bought his jersey. Coming from a Mariners fan. Thank you for the memories. Enjoy your retirement sir 🫡👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[futrpdr]

You don’t hear athletes be this honest and open in a public setting. They may say it behind closed doors, but not in front of cameras for it to be played for the masses. He held the Reds together for a long time!

[heidi]

17 seasons and a career 144 OPS+
Joey Votto was a nightmare
Made a lot of pitchers nauseous

[jordanking]

damn bro, I saw you with buff and I was thankful to see you ! have fun in retirement man

[cesarsalgadosalgado]

One of the most intimidating and aggressive players who would defend the reds at certain games but when he did play bro some of the best players couldn't even catch up to the reds defense and runs scored

[kinsleeelliott]

Joey is the type of guy to not want to be that type of guy like unlike tony🤣

[ivanriverajr]

Dude just said he's old😂 common sense

[lalaliz]

Baseball needs Joey Votto! 🫶🏻 Get this man a position in the booth. Could listen to him all day talk bout the game.