Watch: Joey Votto Announces Retirement, Has Heartfelt Message for Cincinnati Reds Fans
Votto appeared in 2,056 career games for the Reds, finishing with 2,135 hits, 1,365 walks, 356 home runs and 1,144 RBI. He posted a .294 batting average and a .920 OPS. He posted a .202/.314/.433 slash line in 65 games last season.
"I’ll never forget, early in my career, my first time at Wrigley Field and the crowd standing and cheering toward my failure," Votto wrote. "I remember standing at the plate, smiling and thinking, this is my home. I belong here.I was myself in this sport. I was able to be my best self. I played this sport with every last ounce of my body, heart, and mind.Thank you for everything.
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