JOEY VOTTO
1B
Status In the minors
Ht/Wt 6’2’’, 220 lbs
Bats/Throws L / R
Experience 16 years
Debut Sep 4, 2007
Born Sep 10, 1983 (40 yrs) Toronto, Ontario
Hometown Toronto, Ontario
Drafted Drafted by Cincinnati in 2002 (2/44).
Drafted from Richview Collegiate Institute (Etobicoke, Ont., Canada)
Acquired Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Season Stats
Batter
GP
Games Played
AB
At Bats
R
Runs
H
Hits
2B
Doubles
3B
Triples
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
BB
Walks
SO
Strikeouts
SB
Stolen Bases
CS
Caught Stealing
AVG
Batting Average
OBP
On-Base Percentage
SLG
Slugging Percentage
OPS
On-Base Plus Slugging
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2024-03-08 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
2023-11-04 Cincinnati Reds declined their contract option for next season.
2023-09-10 Missed 16 games (shoulder discomfort - left).
2023-08-24 Shoulder discomfort - left, 10-day injured list.
2023-06-19 Missed 72 games (left shoulder surgery).
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NL Most Valuable Player Award Most Valuable Player Award 2010
NL Hank Aaron Award Best overall hitter 2010
NL Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award 2011
MLB Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game 2012, 2011, 2010
International League (AAA) Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year 2007
International League (AAA) All-Star Team All-Star Team 2007, 2006
Southern League (AA) Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player 2006