5. Joey Votto
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: September 10, 1983 in Toronto, ON CAN
- Weight: 220 lbs.
- Height: 6'2"
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
- Debut: September 04, 2007
- Final Game: October 03, 2021
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10775 | 1798 | 3315 | 516 | 1696 | 146 | 0.308 |
Joey Votto had a claim at one time as the best hitter in baseball.
While most people know that he is good, they might not be aware this is a player who won the National League On Base Percentage Title seven times (including four in a row from 2010 to 2014, batted over .300 eight times, and is also a former Slugging Champion. With that last accolade, the Canadian clearly has power as he has well over 300 Home Runs, and 2,000 Hits in a career that was only been spent in Cincinnati.
While most people know that he is good, they might not be aware this is a player who won the National League On Base Percentage Title seven times (including four in a row from 2010 to 2014, batted over .300 eight times, and is also a former Slugging Champion. With that last accolade, the Canadian clearly has power as he has well over 300 Home Runs, and 2,000 Hits in a career that was only been spent in Cincinnati.
Whle his MVP were long behind him, Votto made a large leap in 2021, and overtook Larkin for the fifth spot on this list, which considering who is on it, is very impressive. That would be his final jump, as the Reds declined their option in 2024, ending his incredible run with Cincinnati with a 64.5 bWAR, 2,135 Hits, 356 Home Runs, 1,144 RBIs, and a Slash Line of .294/.408/.511.
The Bullet Points
- Position: First Base
- Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round in the Amateur Draft 6/4/02.
- Games Played: 2,056
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Notable Statistics: 1,171 Runs Scored
2,135 Hits
459 Doubles
22 Triples
356 Home Runs
1,144 Runs Batted In
80 Stolen Bases
.294/.409/.511 Slash Line
64.5 bWAR
11 Playoff Games
3 Runs Scored
10 Hits
0 Doubles
0 Triples
0 Home Runs
1 Run Batted In
0 Stolen Bases
.244/.319/.244 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards: MVP (2010)
All-Star (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017 & 2018)
Gold Glove (2011)
Hank Aaron Award (2010)
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (2017)
Highest On Base Percentage (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2018)
Highest Slugging Percentage (2010)
Highest OPS (2013 & 2017)
Most Plate Appearances (2013)
Most Doubles (2011)
Most Walks (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2017)
Highest OPS+ (2016)
Most Intentional Walks (2012, 2013 & 2017)
Highest Win Probability Added (2010 & 2012)
Highest Championship Win Probability Added (2010 & 2012)
Most Putouts (2011)
Most Putouts by a First Baseman (2011)
Most Assists by a First Baseman (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2017)
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