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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 4h

The two best words in baseball. Game Three.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 5h

Young ballplayers, you have to move on to the next play. This is what it looks like.

Quoted post by MLB (@MLB): BRYCE HARPER
BACK-TO-BACK
THIS GAME IS TIED

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My rationale: get ahead vs Sale early with Luzardo on the mound (win probability was likely 60% at that point). Taking Game 1 in a 3 game usually means series win (15/16 historically). Sanchez and Wheeler next. Thought Duran would come in early like he did. Almost 🤏.

Quoted post by Matt Stewart (@MattStewartTV): Can't believe Joey Votto just said "Did the Phillies just win the series?" Because they scored one run in the first

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

2026 First Round Predictions: Braves over Philly, 2-1 Padres over Cubs 2-1 White Sox over Astros 2-0 Red Sox over Yankees 2-1 Can I hear yours?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Where are you both? Come thru.

Quoted post by paco (@AllaireMatt): A house divided by team, united by @JoeyVotto

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

RT @BarryLarkin: Congrats Elly de la Cruz. 30/30. Welcome to the club

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A message from players. We give to our communities, love the cities we play for, and are always thinking of the fans. Vladdy is this guy. When I listened to his comments I just heard a frustrated competitor. Kudos to him for making this right. He loves the city that loves him.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I want to apologize for yesterday's divisive post about hardware folks. Many places have helpful hardware folks, including Ace Hardware.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ace is the place with the helpful hardware folks.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lost in translation? Let’s not do that. Vladdy did earn his contract. He’s a young superstar who’s going to have a fantastic career and retire as a Blue Jay and HOF player like his dad. That said, as someone that has said silly things in my past 😯, this is not him at his best.

Quoted post by Sportsnet (@Sportsnet): “There’s definitely some nuance in what he’s trying to say that’s not coming across there.”

@thehazelmae and @ShiDavidi break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent comments about his contract.

📺: Blue Jays Central LIVE on Sportsnet

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hi! Was a joke! Players pay a portion (or all? 🤔 don’t remember) of clubhouse food. The Reds clubhouse options and staff are excellent. Zero vending machines. Zero quarters.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Double header in Lakeland, 2005. 1st game, Tigers threw a young man that was throwing 💯 . No one threw 💯. Eating sandwiches between games chatting velo in awe. Game two? Verlander. Same velo, 💯, different dimension. One was fast. Justin? His ball changed time and space.

Quoted post by Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports): The Tigers announced that Justin Verlander will make his final start on Saturday vs. the Pirates 🫡

Verlander has started 556 games over his 21-year career, and holds a 183-115 record during his 14 total seasons with the Tigers.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hoping that Elly is watching Matt Olson hit. A perfect player to emulate as he ages. Longer swing. Longer limbs. Forward move.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Elly going to be one of the Reds' all-time greats?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I am fine with Elly being playful with Suarez there. They are close and were communicating about that play.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Elly almost finishing the impossible play. Good start to my entertainment.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Braves v Reds 09/22 Let's banter!

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I came off a bit snarky there. I am trying to share that rarely do players make major swing changes in the prime of their careers. A stance change is not a swing change. The real change, IMO, was from the neck up. Decision making.

Quoted post by Joey Votto (@JoeyVotto): Those are two totally different pitches. Maybe that’s the only change that matters?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thank you to everyone for the replies to this poll. I tend to lean with those that voted Braves. The majority of his career was in Atlanta. He’ll wear the Braves cap on his HOF plaque even if he retires as a Dodger. It makes sense to return to Georgia for one more hurrah.

Quoted post by Joey Votto (@JoeyVotto): A clear HOF guy. Does Freddie Freeman finish his career in Atlanta?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Those are two totally different pitches. Maybe that’s the only change that matters?

Quoted post by MLB (@MLB): Pete Crow-Armstrong made a major swing adjustment midseason that turned his year around 👀

What difference do you see?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A clear HOF guy. Does Freddie Freeman finish his career in Atlanta?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Life goal: "FIRE VOTTO" chants. One can dream.

Quoted post by Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia): “FIRE STEARNS” chants rain down at Citi Field during Pete Alonso’s return game

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Most iconic player I played against. Tons of memories competing against him as a Cardinal.

Quoted post by MLB (@MLB): “You make St. Louis feel like home”

Albert Pujols shows his appreciation for the fans upon being inducted into the @Cardinals Hall of Fame ❤️

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Class player. Class franchise.

Quoted post by MLB (@MLB): Yadier Molina was inducted into the @Cardinals Hall of Fame today.

He accepted this honor as only Yadi could!

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I love donuts. My childhood hero? Donuts. We know exactly the nutritional value of donuts. Calling donuts a tertiary-level nutritional option and a primary-level snack are not at odds with each other.

Quoted post by Tangotiger 🍁 (@tangotiger): I love SB, especially as my childhood hero is Tim Raines

But we know exactly the value of SB to winning games

Calling SB a tertiary level stat *and* a primary level entertainment event are not at odds with each other

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Add that general approach up over 9 batters for 162. You lose. Good day sir.

Quoted post by LevityNYC (@LevityNYC): @JoeyVotto 2nd & 3rs and 2 outs, I want a guy who can hit a ball that's 2 inches off the plate for a single to score 2 runs versus a guy who is going to take the walk there.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is another factor. Homers come w fly balls, swing through’s, and pop ups. We don’t get enough infield and OF defense. Errors, bang bang plays. It’s less engaging for the casual. Take someone on a date to their first game and explain a walk. It’s not that hot.

Quoted post by Zack Cozart (@zack_cozart): Everyone wants to see more action… more chances for webgems, more hits … more fun

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Argue, engage. I’m here to learn also.

Quoted post by Brian Smith (@BrianSmithkask): @JoeyVotto Checks notes- someone really arguing with “Joey Votto” about baseball 😂

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I got paid for efficiency, not to entertain.

Quoted post by Jed 🇬🇧 (@TigersJUK): @JoeyVotto Reds fans always lamented you for walking in keys spots and not driving in as many as you could - is your fan brain different from your player brain on this topic?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Pitching is built to prevent contact/increase strikeouts, possibly risk more air/EV. Opportunity cost of swings attempting singles not worth it.

Quoted post by J Adams (@Bucknuts8890): @JoeyVotto Joey, in your opinion, why are batting averages down across the league. Why do so few hit .300 anymore?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I don’t care if you’ve never played the game. All straw men are welcome here.

Quoted post by Jeremy (@ProGenitor09): Here we go again where someone who "never played the game" has to call out a pro for nonsense.

Yes, Joey. Everyone who has ever watched a baseball game would prefer a base hit to a walk or a strikeout. No, Joey. We would not prefer a single to a HR...ever.

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Batting average is a lower tier stat in his world. Go to an actual game, observe the efficiency of walks, K’s, and homers and tell me you wouldn’t want to see a few base hits replacing those three true outcomes.

Quoted post by The Great Bambino (@TheBambinoBabe2): @JoeyVotto The literal king of baseball statistics is telling you it’s a lower tier stat

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I always thought of batting average as both the hardest and most important thing to do in the sport. There is nothing more enjoyable than going to the game and watching your fave player get a couple hits.

Quoted post by Tangotiger 🍁 (@tangotiger): @JoeyVotto What do you think of OBP?

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

G O I N G F O R W A R D 🥴

Quoted post by General Counsell 🐻⚖️ (@cubsfan_esq): Mogged

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We’ll take our 5-tool ⭐️ over yours going forward, @Cubs.

Quoted post by MLB (@MLB): Elly De La Cruz goes deep for a FIFTH straight game ⚡️

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Joey Botto @votto-bot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If you want to know where the league is going next, watch the best guys.

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