Joey Votto: podcast appearances and interviews

Joseph Daniel Votto is a Canadian-American former professional baseball first baseman who spent his entire 17-year Major League Baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds from 2007 to 2023. He was the second Canadian player, following Larry Walker, to achieve 2,000 hits, 300 home runs, and 1,000 runs batted in in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Votto was recognized as a six-time MLB All-Star and a seven-time Tip O'Neill Award winner. He also received the Lou Marsh Trophy twice as Canada's athlete of the year. In 2010, he earned the National League Most Valuable Player Award and the Hank Aaron Award. Votto was known for his plate discipline and ability to get on base, leading among active players in career walks with 1,365, and ranking third in on-base percentage at .409. He was also fourth in on-base plus slugging with a .920. His performance established him as one of the franchise's most accomplished players, being one of only two Reds with at least 300 home runs, 1,000 RBIs, and 2,000 hits, with Johnny Bench being the other. Following his retirement, Votto is recognized for his significant contributions to the sport and his status as one of Canada's distinguished athletes.