Reds legend Joey Votto announces retirement from baseball after 17 MLB seasons

Joey Votto, a Cincinnati Reds legend who played all 17 MLB seasons with the franchise, announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday.

Joey Votto, a Cincinnati Reds legend, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 17 seasons. Votto, 40, made the announcement in a social media post Wednesday. 'That’s it, I’m done. I’m officially retired from baseball,' Votto said in a short video on his Instagram outside the stadium of the Buffalo Bisons, the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A affiliate, where was playing this season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Votto’s caption, though, was lengthy.

'My man Jay Bruce, can you run? Can you hit? Can you throw? Then go play. So many great teammates.' While Votto will forever be remembered for what he did at Great American Ballpark, he did want to play in front of his hometown team. 'Toronto + Canada, I wanted to play in front of you. Sigh, I tried with all my heart to play for my people,' he said. 'I’m just not good anymore. Thank you for all the support during my attempt. 'Cincinnati, I’ve only played for you.

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