Just when you thought Joey Votto had retired to a quiet beach somewhere, content to read Verne and Hiaasen and learn four new languages, he has popped back up on the radar of the Cincinnati Reds once again.
In typical Votto fashion, he did so with brilliant, understated style. According to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon, he gifted the Reds a custom made Verdin clock that was installed outside Great American Ball Park, a ‘thank you to the club for his 22 years in the organization.’
Not only is it the absolute perfect addition from a guy like Joey, but locals obviously know that the Verdin Company has been a Cincinnati stalwart dating back to 1842. Joey himself sent a message along with the clock, which the Reds relayed to the masses on Twitter.
The man deserves a statue, a spot in the team’s Hall of Fame, a number retired, and a spot in Cooperstown as a first ballot Hall of Famer. He’s truly one of the absolute gems of the sport, and we were all lucky to have been able to follow him so closely for so long.
Thanks, Joey!
