Joey Votto announcing his retirement on Wednesday ... Votto's not-particularly-eye-popping counting stats will be used against him when he debuts on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2029.

Former first baseman Joey Votto showed off the Cincinnati postcard tattoo in a post on his Instagram page Friday.

Joey Vottoannounced his retirement ... Freddie Freeman and Will Clark. Votto doesn't hit any traditional benchmark stats that have, in the past, been automatic tickets to Cooperstown.

Monday morning, Cincinnati Reds first baseman and six-time National League All-Star Joey Votto made a bold proclamation on Instagram, pertaining to the Reds' season. Major League Baseball's ...