Full History Of Joey Votto In Timeline From 1932

1932: Paul Waner's Doubles Record

In 1932, Hall of Fame outfielder Paul Waner hit 10 doubles in a five-game span, a feat unmatched for 77 years.

1948: Ted Williams' Record

In 1948, Ted Williams set the record for the longest streak of consecutive games reaching base multiple times, at 21 games. Joey Votto came close to breaking this record in 2017 with a 20-game streak.

1956: Frank Robinson Sets RBI Record

In 1956, Frank Robinson set the Cincinnati Reds' record for most runs batted in by a rookie.

1975: Pete Rose Starts All 162 Games

In 1975, Pete Rose became the last Cincinnati Reds player to start all 162 regular season games before Joey Votto accomplished the same feat in 2017.

1978: Pete Rose Sets Reds On-Base Record

In 1978, Pete Rose set a Reds record by getting on base for 48 consecutive games.

1981: Dave Collins Sets Club Record

In 1981, Dave Collins set the club record by reaching base in 34 consecutive games.

September 10, 1983: Joey Votto is born

Joseph Daniel Votto was born on September 10, 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

1985: Dave Parker Achieves Consecutive 100-RBI Seasons

Dave Parker achieved consecutive 100-RBI seasons for the Reds in 1985 and 1986.

1986: Dave Parker Achieves Consecutive 100-RBI Seasons

Dave Parker achieved consecutive 100-RBI seasons for the Reds in 1985 and 1986.

1995: Barry Larkin Wins the NL MVP Award

In 1995, Barry Larkin won the National League MVP award.

1997: High School Enrollment

In 1997, Joey Votto enrolled at Richview Collegiate Institute for high school.

2002: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds selected Joey Votto in the second round of the 2002 MLB draft, 44th overall.

2004: Ichiro Suzuki's Post-All-Star Performance

In 2004, Ichiro Suzuki achieved a batting average of .400 after the All-Star break.

2005: Struggles in the Minor Leagues

In 2005, while playing for the Sarasota Reds, Joey Votto's batting average dropped to .256, and he struck out 122 times.

2006: Breakthrough in the Minor Leagues

Joey Votto had a breakout year in 2006 while playing for the Chattanooga Lookouts. He led the Southern League in batting average and total bases, winning the Southern League Most Valuable Player Award.

2006: Dominican Winter League Experience

Joey Votto played in the Dominican Winter League for the Leones del Escogido team during the 2006-2007 season.

September 1, 2007: Promotion to Major Leagues

Joey Votto was promoted to the Major Leagues by the Cincinnati Reds on September 1, 2007.

2007: MLB Debut

Joey Votto made his MLB debut for the Cincinnati Reds in 2007.

2007: Start of MLB Career

Joey Votto's MLB career began shortly after his time in the Dominican Winter League.

August 2008: Death of Joey Votto's Father

Joey Votto's father passed away in August 2008.

2008: Votto's Father Passes Away

Joey Votto's father passed away at the age of 52 in 2008.

2008: Starting Role with the Reds

Joey Votto began the 2008 season platooning at first base, but by early April, manager Dusty Baker established him as the Reds' starting first baseman.

2008: National League Rookie of the Year Runner-Up

Joey Votto finished second in the voting for the National League Rookie of the Year in 2008. He also broke the Reds' record for the most runs batted in by a rookie in a season, surpassing Frank Robinson's 1956 record.

2008: Joey Votto Leads League in Assists for First Basemen

In 2008, Joey Votto led the league in assists for first basemen with 136.

2008: Votto Becomes Reds' Starting First Baseman

Joey Votto became the Reds' starting first baseman in 2008.

2009: Battling Depression and Anxiety

During the 2009 season, Joey Votto missed time due to depression and anxiety stemming from the loss of his father.

2009: Joey Votto's Assist Ranking

In 2009, Joey Votto finished fifth in the league with 101 assists among first basemen.

2009: Joey Votto's Mental Health Struggles

In 2009, Joey Votto missed games due to stress and other mental health concerns. He later opened up about suffering from panic attacks, being hospitalized, and being diagnosed with depression. Votto admitted that early in his career, he lacked confidence, was burnt out due to self-imposed expectations, and had no social life.

2009: World Baseball Classic Participation

Joey Votto represented Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

2009: Return from Injury and Impressive Performance

Joey Votto returned from injury in 2009 and put up impressive numbers, finishing among the National League leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

2009: Strong Start to the Season

Joey Votto started the 2009 season as the starting first baseman for the Reds. He had a strong April, hitting .346 with three home runs and 20 RBIs.

August 30, 2010: Votto Featured in Sports Illustrated

On August 30, 2010, Joey Votto was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated following a successful season where he was voted into the All-Star game and had a multi-home run game against the Giants.

2010: Strong Start to the 2010 Season

Joey Votto had a strong start to the 2010 season, hitting four home runs and 12 RBI in April. He missed the last six games of May due to a sore neck but returned on June 1st with a home run against the Cardinals, helping the Reds regain the NL Central lead.

2010: Votto's Previous Ejection

Prior to 2015, Joey Votto was last ejected in 2010.

2010: Votto Wins the NL MVP Award

Joey Votto had an outstanding 2010 season, earning him the Hank Aaron Award and the NL MVP title. He was the third Canadian to win the MVP award and the first Reds player to win since Barry Larkin in 1995.

2010: Joey Votto's Home Run Achievement

In 2010, Joey Votto hit 37 home runs, setting a personal best that he would come close to matching in subsequent seasons. This marked a significant milestone in his career.

2010: Votto's MVP Season

Joey Votto had a remarkable 2010 season, winning the MVP award.

2010: National League MVP and Hank Aaron Award

In 2010, Joey Votto won both the National League MVP Award and the NL Hank Aaron Award.

2010: Joey Votto's OBP Leadership

In 2010, Joey Votto led the National League in on-base percentage.

2010: Joey Votto's Assist Ranking

In 2010, Joey Votto finished second in the league with 128 assists among first basemen.

January 16, 2011: Votto Signs Three-Year Contract Extension

On January 16, 2011, the Reds announced a three-year, $38 million contract extension with Joey Votto.

2011: Votto's Impressive Start to the 2011 Season

Joey Votto began the 2011 season on a tear, hitting a home run in the first game, recording his first four-hit game against the Diamondbacks, and reaching base in 27 consecutive games dating back to the previous season.

2011: Joey Votto's Defensive Achievements and Gold Glove Award

In 2011, Joey Votto led all National League first basemen in putouts with 1,341 and finished third in fielding percentage at .996. He also won his first Gold Glove Award that year.

2011: Joey Votto's OBP Leadership

In 2011, Joey Votto led the National League in bases on balls with 110.

2011: Votto Hits Consecutive Home Runs

In 2011, Joey Votto hit home runs on consecutive days.

2011: Votto's Milestones in the 2011 Season

In 2011, Joey Votto achieved several milestones: his 100th career home run, his first multi-homer game of the season, and his selection to the All-Star Game.

April 2, 2012: Votto Signs Historic Contract Extension

On April 2, 2012, Joey Votto secured a 10-year, $225 million contract extension with the Reds, making it the longest and largest active deal in Major League Baseball at that time.

2012: Joey Votto Repeats Assist Leadership

In 2012, Joey Votto led the league in assists for first basemen for the second consecutive season.

2012: Votto Selected as NL All-Star Starter

In 2012, Joey Votto was selected as a starter for the National League team in the MLB All-Star Game based on his outstanding performance in the first half of the season.

2012: Joey Votto's OBP Leadership Despite Injury

In 2012, despite missing 51 games, Joey Votto led the National League in bases on balls.

2012: Votto's Career-Best Batting Average

Joey Votto had his career-best batting average of .337 during the 2012 season.

2013: Joey Votto's OBP Leadership

In 2013, Joey Votto led the National League in on-base percentage.

2013: Votto Represents Team Canada

Joey Votto played for Team Canada in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

2013: Votto's Fourth All-Star Appearance

Joey Votto was selected to his fourth All-Star game in 2013.

May 21, 2014: Votto Suffers Quadriceps Injury

Joey Votto was placed on the disabled list on May 21, 2014, due to a strained left quadriceps. He returned on June 10 but had to go back on the DL with the same injury on July 8 and missed the remainder of the season.

May 6, 2015: Votto Ejected and Suspended

On May 6, 2015, Joey Votto was ejected for the first time since 2010 after throwing his helmet in frustration. He received a one-game suspension for bumping umpire Chris Conroy.

2015: Joey Votto's Career-High WAR

In 2015, Joey Votto achieved a WAR (Wins Above Replacement) of 7.6, marking his career-high. This impressive statistic highlighted his value and performance for the Cincinnati Reds.

2015: Joey Votto's Second Highest OBP

In 2015, Joey Votto posted a .459 on-base percentage, which was the second highest of his career, finishing just behind Bryce Harper's .460 OBP.

2015: Injury Dating Back to 2015

Joey Votto revealed that he had been playing with a torn left rotator cuff since 2015. Despite the injury, he managed to perform at a high level until undergoing season-ending surgery in 2022.

2015: Votto's Impressive 2015 Season

During the 2015 season, Joey Votto hit three home runs in a single game for the third time in his career and tied Pete Rose's record for getting on base for 48 consecutive games. He also led MLB with 143 walks.

2016: Votto Acknowledges Mike Trout's Dominance

In 2016, Joey Votto acknowledged Mike Trout's exceptional talent, stating that Trout's arrival had changed the landscape of the league, making it difficult for anyone to compete for the title of best player.

2016: Joey Votto's OBP Leadership

In 2016, Joey Votto led the National League in on-base percentage.

2017: Trade of Close Friends Impacts Votto

In 2017, Joey Votto experienced a significant event when the Reds traded away some of his closest friends from the clubhouse, including Zack Cozart, Jay Bruce, and Johnny Cueto. This event led to feelings of isolation and prompted him to explore interests outside of baseball.

2017: Joey Votto's Fifth All-Star Appearance and Unique Promise

In 2017, Joey Votto had an impressive first half of the season, finishing with a .315/.427/.614 slash line and 26 home runs, tying for the NL lead. This performance earned him his fifth career All-Star appearance. Notably, Votto promised to buy teammate Zack Cozart a donkey if he made the All-Star Game, which he upheld after Cozart was voted in as the National League starting shortstop. Votto also had a 20-game streak of consecutive games reaching base multiple times, the second longest in MLB history.

May 2018: Votto's Language Studies

In May 2018, it was reported that Joey Votto, already fluent in French, had been diligently studying Spanish for several years. Initially using Rosetta Stone, he later transitioned to a tutor, motivated by a desire to improve communication with his teammates.

2018: Top Rankings in On-Base Percentage, OPS, and Batting Average

By 2018, Joey Votto ranked first in career on-base percentage (.427), second in OPS (.957) and walks (1,104), and fourth in batting average (.311) among all active players.

2018: Joey Votto's 2018 All-Star Game Appearance

In 2018, Joey Votto was named to the MLB All-Star Game, having achieved eight home runs and 44 RBIs. He finished the season with a batting line of .284/.417/.419 and led the National League in on-base percentage for the third consecutive year.

2018: Joey Votto's OBP Leadership

In 2018, Joey Votto led the National League in on-base percentage.

2019: Joey Votto's 2019 Season Highlights

In 2019, Joey Votto batted .261/.357/.411 with 15 home runs and 47 RBIs. He had the lowest percentage of pitches swung at outside the strike zone (21.1%) among National League batters and the lowest Soft Contact Percentage (10.1%) among all major league batters. On April 17, he hit a pop-out to first base for the first time in his career during his 6,829th plate appearance.

2020: Loss of Beloved Pet

In 2020, Joey Votto experienced the loss of his beloved dog, Maris, a mastiff-golden retriever mix named after former baseball player Roger Maris.

2020: Tribute to Tony Fernández

In 2020, Joey Votto honored the late Dominican baseball player Tony Fernández.

2020: Joey Votto's Performance During 2020 Pandemic-Shortened Season

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 regular season, Joey Votto appeared in 53 games, batting .226/.354/.446 with 11 home runs and 22 RBIs. He was the ninth-oldest player in the National League.

July 2021: Joey Votto's NL Player of the Month and Home Run Streak

In July 2021, Joey Votto was named NL Player of the Month. He hit a home run in seven consecutive games, setting a club record, and narrowly missed tying the league record. Additionally, Votto hit his 1,000th career RBI and 2,000th career hit, achieving several key milestones in his career.

2021: Joey Votto's Social Media Presence During COVID-19

In 2021, Joey Votto used social media for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic to combat feelings of isolation and engage with fans. His TikTok and Instagram posts quickly gained popularity, and he posted about his love of chess, even appearing at local chess tournaments in Toronto. He was described as 'the most interesting man in baseball' by The Athletic.

2021: Joey Votto's 2021 Season Performance

Joey Votto finished the 2021 season with a .266 batting average, 36 home runs, and 99 RBIs. Notably, he posted the lowest percentage of softly hit balls among all major leaguers, at 8.0%.

2021: Votto Completes Sophomore Year at University of Florida

In 2021, Joey Votto achieved a significant personal milestone by completing his sophomore year as a geography major at the University of Florida, demonstrating his commitment to education alongside his successful baseball career.

January 2022: Votto Becomes a US Citizen

In January 2022, Joey Votto achieved a significant life event by becoming a United States citizen. The ceremony took place at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, marking a pivotal moment in his personal journey.

August 14, 2022: Joey Votto Becomes Most Played Canadian-Born MLB Player

On August 14, 2022, Joey Votto played his 1,989th career game, surpassing Larry Walker for the most MLB games played by a Canadian-born player.

2022: Joey Votto's 3-Home Run Games

Through 2022, Joey Votto had achieved three 3-home run games in his MLB career.

February 2023: Continued Spanish Studies and Future Aspirations

In February 2023, Joey Votto shared that he was dedicating significant time to Spanish lessons, with aspirations to work in the Dominican Republic and the minor leagues in the future. His commitment to language learning highlighted his dedication to personal growth and his passion for connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.

September 2023: Votto Embraces Baseball

In September 2023, after years of exploring interests outside of baseball and expanding his life off the field, Joey Votto expressed his newfound love for the game. This realization came after a period of feeling "worn out" following the 2017 season, when several of his close friends in the clubhouse were traded away.

2023: Joey Votto Becomes Free Agent

Joey Votto appeared in 65 games during the 2023 season, finishing with a .202 batting average. He became a free agent following the conclusion of the season.

2023: Joey Votto's Career Statistics Through 2023

Through the end of 2023, Joey Votto had a career .294 batting average, 356 home runs, and 1,144 runs batted in. He led the NL in bases on balls in 2011 and 2012, and his career on-base percentage (OBP) stood at .409. Votto has exceeded the .400 OBP plateau in nine separate seasons and led the NL in that category seven times. He also had three 3-home run games in his MLB career through 2022.

March 8, 2024: Joey Votto Signs Minor League Contract with Toronto Blue Jays

On March 8, 2024, Joey Votto signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, which included an invitation to spring training.

2024: End of Votto's Contract Extension

Joey Votto's contract extension with the Reds is set to run through the 2024 season.

History of Joey Votto in Timeline