A Must Watch: Reds Legend Joey Votto Explains Moment He Decided to Retire

The former National League MVP shared some great insight about his mindset.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) takes the field for the top of the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, July 1, 2021. The Reds won 5-4 on a walk-off single, with the bases loaded, off the bat of Tyler Stephenson.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) takes the field for the top of the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, July 1, 2021. The Reds won 5-4 on a walk-off single, with the bases loaded, off the bat of Tyler Stephenson. / Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Reds legend Joey Votto announced his retirement earlier this week.

Votto elaborated on his decision, when he realized it was time and more during a must-watch interview with Dan Patrick. Watch it below:

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