Love that they do this. Can you imagine having a chat with Willy Mays as he stands in center? Or hear how first basemen talked to Ruth. Yogi Berra would be the best!
Seriously, I can't think of another active player that takes you into the mindset of pro ball the way Votto does. He's so intelligent and clear on the intricacy of the game. After he's done, I hope he moves into managing. Baseball needs him even after he's done playing.
@@CinHalCedHerChance I'm a huge baseball fan bro. I watch 2 to 3 games a day thanks to my downtime at work. But let's not confuse a conversion at firstbase with a spectacular athletic fete, that's my point
@@gospelslang9027 Did you notice his awareness of pitch counts, where a player is going to hit a ball, fielding position? Not hard, I agree. Then did you notice he had absolutely zero pauses while he was providing thoughtful answers that didn't trail off into incoherence? He's going through problem solving scenarios, while recollecting 14 year old events and even smoothly tying in conversation with a player on the field. I'd love to see a free safety have the same fluidity in conversation about their childhood and a game from over a decade ago right before a running play when literally ever other player on the field is motionless. Guarantee it's not nearly as fluid as what you just saw, and it's not nearly as complex of a situation than what Votto was just in.
Baseball trying to match football STUPID FOR STUPID. One of these guys is going to commit a CRITICAL error while talking to the broadcasters and that will be the end of this STUPIDITY.
Joey Votto is a legend he represents the last guard of old school players yet he still manages to stay relevant via his performance, quirkiness, and social media presence. He is so well spoken and insightful he should be mic’d up more often
The interview is great and even more impressive mid game as everyone else has said, but the coolest part to me is 2:03 when he takes a second to silently let Contrares know he's on a live mic.
Baseball trying to match football STUPID FOR STUPID. One of these guys is going to commit a CRITICAL error while talking to the broadcasters and that will be the end of this STUPIDITY
Only 4 players in Major League history have led the league in On Base Percentage more times than Votto: Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Rogers Hornsby, and Barry Bonds. 4 absolute legends. And considering Bonds' steroid use, you could argue that only 3 have done it more than Votto without cheating. Add in an MVP with 3 seasons finishing Top-3 in MVP voting, a Golden Glove, 6 all star appearances, almost 350 homers, and ALMOST a .300 lifetime batting average in a damn tough era to do that (and it was over .300 until his late 30's). All those things combined, I really think Votto has earned his way into the Hall Of Fame. I think if he had played his whole career as a Yankee or a Dodger, this wouldn't be disputed. He's had a quietly elite career.
If Votto isn't a HOF'er, no one is. I didn't realize that was even disputed... He may not be a "1st Ballot" (yet) (and to the people that say "Either you're a HOF'er or you're not" there def must be tiers to this. How long you wait should be a big part of it..) But Votto will be inducted eventually..
@@thisguy8106 100% agree. Anyone who doesn't believe he's a HOF doesn't understand the game. Reds have been a major rival of our city, but I have the utmost respect and admiration for Votto as a player and a leader of an organization. Sad day when Pujols, Miggy, and Votto step away from the game. Those are the guys I grew up watching to love the game.
I like the reasoning, but check out Paul Konerko's numbers, and he didn't even get the votes to stay on the ballot. Career .279 439 Home runs to Votto's 342, Konerko 1412 RBI to Votto's 1106. WS ring, ALCS MVP, 6 time all star. I think if Konerko and Big Papi played on the opposite teams, Konerko would be in. It's really tough to say if your guy isn't a Yankee or Dodger, or Red Sox.
Imagine these scenes during the first few months of baseball, instead of giant empty stadiums. If teams dedicated a few games out of the 160 , to play in small city/towns...Americans might fall in love with the sport again...And probably sell more tickets.
They have two end of season spring training games in Las Vegas and it is absolutely packed. They should open at their respective parks and then after two series, go play in a few different venues.
I’m fairly new to the Joey Votto appreciation camp, but the guy impresses me more and more all the time. He exudes cool without being arrogant. He’s great with kids and fans. And if ever there was a baseball player who SHOULD DEFINITELY be in the announcer’s booth after an impressive career, it’s this guy!!
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. I mic'd up ball player as an analyst particularly Joey Votto? At the field of dreams? So cool. Just finished reading The Natural. Excellent book. Highly recommended. I know I know you saw the movie.
The coolest thing you’ve ever seen? You’ve never seen a running back do a front flip into the end zone? Or like the Grand Canyon or something. A live explosion or a super long trick shot. I would describe this video as interesting and kind of cool. You should get out more
I love what he said about his father. I lost my Dad to cancer in 2020. My favorite life memories include ones where we are playing 1 on 1 while he gave me life advice.
Joey's cool, I'll never forget that comeback, "I remember when you were good" and without missing a beat Votto said, "I remember when you were thin." It had my dying 🤣😂
That was absolutely exceptional! What a great conversation! The knowledge and depth to it, little nuances about the game we would never hear in game. Fantastic!
This was pretty much a Votto's Monologue and we are perfectly happy with it. I'm not even a Red's fan and yet I appreciate his positivity and love for the game
Now that was incredible. What a great story teller. Such a natural conversationalist. To focus on the game at hand and to do that, Wow! what a moment. The line will form to the left when he retires.
Years ago, I paid money to go see him play and only him since the Reds rarely come to the city where I live. He did not disappoint. Every at-bat he fought hard. His team was 5-20 at the time. But Votto plays every game and every at-bat like it is Game 7 of the World Series.
Mets fan here! Huge Joey Votto fan! Totally has the look of players in the movie. Joey is likable, quick-witted & articulate. Could easily be a baseball color commentator if he so chooses.
I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time I know not every player likes being mic’d up but votto embraced it. Hopefully one day he gets into Cooperstown.
Dodger fan here... Joey is everything great about the game. He did an interview with Dan Patrick a couple of months ago that was so good, that I was almost late to my doctors appointment because of it.
Joey has such a respect and joy for baseball. Thankful he has stuck it out with the Reds, but I hope he gets a chance to win a ring with another team before he's done.
Cubs fan here....I miss when Rizzo would get to first base and laugh and joke around with his "paisan" (I think that's how they say it in Italian...lol) Votto. Votto didn't have the best reputation for a while (I think people took his seriousness and competitive focus the wrong way), but he's come a long way and started allowing himself to just have some fun out on the field. Even as a Cubs fan, I'm a big fan of his. P.S. Get Votto a broadcasting job as soon as he retires. With his baseball knowledge and baseball greatness, it would be the best hire ever. Guy is seriously a natural!
I started watching this video right before I was about to go to bed. I saw it was only 10 minutes and figured I probably won't watch the whole thing. 12:56 seconds later I have watched the entire video and now I'm typing a message about how much I enjoyed this video!! If Votto isn't picked up by someone to do some broadcasting after his career is over that'll be a mistake.
You gotta appreciate him for staying in Cincy all these years, a lot of losing seasons, I could see him in NY. I feel bad that he hasn't been in the post season very often.
Cubs vs Reds in Dyersville IA today!!! Wow epic my Cubs team got to play there this year. I was in Dyersville a few weeks ago helping a priest friend move into his new parish(the basilica). We drove right by the field. Had over 100 people help move. I also love Joey Votto…cool he was mic’d up during this game. I love that there’s corn around the field. Gotta try some fresh sweet corn out here peeps. And we have cities here. Not all farms. Also, northeast Iowa is incredibly beautiful. Hills and valleys. Rivers and cliffs. I live in Cedar Rapids. Good place to live. Not too busy, not at all rural, good people, low crime, low costs…far inland from war, seasons. We used to have one of the highest ranked spots on the best place to live list
This is such a great example of why micing up folk should be more common. Votto, obviously, is a special person and he's showing he is a great human being, with a wicked sense of humour
dude literally looks like he coulda been out there with shoeless joe. in fact he kinda looks like ray liotta. what a fantastic thing having them mic'd up like this
Joey is a natural on the mic. Give this guy a broadcasting job.
Joe’s gotta go
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He's more boring than watchin paint dry.
He will get one once he’s retired
At the very least, he’ll be a manager- perhaps a future GM.
The sky is the limit for Joey Votto.
@@jellojoe00 Joey is a great guy, why you hating?
Votto is going to be an incredible announcer or TV personality when he retires.
Ikr, it's almost like he's auditioning in this.
oh gosh play by play announcer in about 25 years and he's telling stories like Vin Sully and John Sterling
stay weird, Joey! stay weird!
Joe’s gotta go
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@@zsoren42 not play by play. Colorful commentary
That was awesome. Votto is respected around the league for being a good dude and his appreciation for baseball history is admirable.
Too bad he’s not a good player
@@777Poker tell me you don’t know baseball without telling me you don’t know baseball
@@777Poker career .300 BA. MVP. Gold Glove. 6x All-Star. But … not a good player? Lmao.
@@777Poker Too bad you're not a good person
He’s Etobicoke’s finest. I would love to see him on the Jays, and this applies to all teams as well, probably. Plus he’s naturally likeable.
This is the most incredible, honest conversation I have ever heard about the game of baseball. Joey is now a legend in my mind.
You’re a simp and a half
Agreed!
Votto gained a new fan in me. That was a meaningful, deep, and inspirational discussion all while playing 1st base in a Major League game.
Love that they do this. Can you imagine having a chat with Willy Mays as he stands in center? Or hear how first basemen talked to Ruth. Yogi Berra would be the best!
@@blackfootedferret Oh man, Yogi must have had a lot of guys cracking up. 😅
Seriously, I can't think of another active player that takes you into the mindset of pro ball the way Votto does. He's so intelligent and clear on the intricacy of the game. After he's done, I hope he moves into managing. Baseball needs him even after he's done playing.
Imagine trying to do something at the highest level in the world and have a casual conversation about something deep and emotional. That's impressive.
It's baseball, not basketball, hockey, football... ect
Gtfo with that bs
@@gospelslang9027 It's a slower pace, but there is still a level of skill to be very aware of the play and the ball if it's hit.
@@CinHalCedHerChance I'm a huge baseball fan bro. I watch 2 to 3 games a day thanks to my downtime at work.
But let's not confuse a conversion at firstbase with a spectacular athletic fete, that's my point
@@gospelslang9027 Did you notice his awareness of pitch counts, where a player is going to hit a ball, fielding position? Not hard, I agree. Then did you notice he had absolutely zero pauses while he was providing thoughtful answers that didn't trail off into incoherence?
He's going through problem solving scenarios, while recollecting 14 year old events and even smoothly tying in conversation with a player on the field.
I'd love to see a free safety have the same fluidity in conversation about their childhood and a game from over a decade ago right before a running play when literally ever other player on the field is motionless. Guarantee it's not nearly as fluid as what you just saw, and it's not nearly as complex of a situation than what Votto was just in.
@@brettw2803 so he's able to move his head and count. Congrats
Wow, what a treat to listen to him. He is the real deal! Thanks Joey!!!
Looks like he's right out of the 20's. Clean cut, respectable. Class act.
Yeee
Canadian obviously
@@marksmith2339 obviously.
Joey is always awesome to listen too!! Love him mic'd up!
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Baseball trying to match football STUPID FOR STUPID. One of these guys is going to commit a CRITICAL error while talking to the broadcasters and that will be the end of this STUPIDITY.
Joey Votto is a legend he represents the last guard of old school players yet he still manages to stay relevant via his performance, quirkiness, and social media presence. He is so well spoken and insightful he should be mic’d up more often
The interview is great and even more impressive mid game as everyone else has said, but the coolest part to me is 2:03 when he takes a second to silently let Contrares know he's on a live mic.
Awesome job, JV
This was one of the only times that the MLB did this where it didn’t feel awkward
Baseball trying to match football STUPID FOR STUPID. One of these guys is going to commit a CRITICAL error while talking to the broadcasters and that will be the end of this STUPIDITY
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Only 4 players in Major League history have led the league in On Base Percentage more times than Votto: Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Rogers Hornsby, and Barry Bonds. 4 absolute legends. And considering Bonds' steroid use, you could argue that only 3 have done it more than Votto without cheating. Add in an MVP with 3 seasons finishing Top-3 in MVP voting, a Golden Glove, 6 all star appearances, almost 350 homers, and ALMOST a .300 lifetime batting average in a damn tough era to do that (and it was over .300 until his late 30's). All those things combined, I really think Votto has earned his way into the Hall Of Fame. I think if he had played his whole career as a Yankee or a Dodger, this wouldn't be disputed. He's had a quietly elite career.
If Votto isn't a HOF'er, no one is. I didn't realize that was even disputed... He may not be a "1st Ballot" (yet) (and to the people that say "Either you're a HOF'er or you're not" there def must be tiers to this. How long you wait should be a big part of it..) But Votto will be inducted eventually..
@@thisguy8106 100% agree. Anyone who doesn't believe he's a HOF doesn't understand the game. Reds have been a major rival of our city, but I have the utmost respect and admiration for Votto as a player and a leader of an organization. Sad day when Pujols, Miggy, and Votto step away from the game. Those are the guys I grew up watching to love the game.
100% agree.
Well said.
I like the reasoning, but check out Paul Konerko's numbers, and he didn't even get the votes to stay on the ballot. Career .279 439 Home runs to Votto's 342, Konerko 1412 RBI to Votto's 1106. WS ring, ALCS MVP, 6 time all star. I think if Konerko and Big Papi played on the opposite teams, Konerko would be in. It's really tough to say if your guy isn't a Yankee or Dodger, or Red Sox.
Imagine these scenes during the first few months of baseball, instead of giant empty stadiums. If teams dedicated a few games out of the 160 , to play in small city/towns...Americans might fall in love with the sport again...And probably sell more tickets.
absolutely. Field of Dreams games are a great start but I'd love to see more games on the road in less populated areas
They have two end of season spring training games in Las Vegas and it is absolutely packed. They should open at their respective parks and then after two series, go play in a few different venues.
I like this idea!
My favorite Baseball Player of all time. Joey Votto. He’s all about the game! He’s a ballplayer you want your kid to look up to.
I could listen to Votto all day.
Remarkable talk, so frank and honest. This should be a video that Minor League hopefuls should watch.
I’m fairly new to the Joey Votto appreciation camp, but the guy impresses me more and more all the time. He exudes cool without being arrogant. He’s great with kids and fans. And if ever there was a baseball player who SHOULD DEFINITELY be in the announcer’s booth after an impressive career, it’s this guy!!
6:30 Love him listing all the guys he’s faced
votto has such an amazing memory and mind for baseball
Yeah I agree
Joey totally fits the scene. Early 1900s ball player. 😎🍺
He’s that old?
Give him a mustache and an insensitive nickname like “fatty,” or “dum dum” and he’s in.
Looks like Chick Gandil
So glad this was posted. Watching this interview live it had a certain specialness to it, now I can share it with my fellow baseball geeks. Thank you.
Votto is not only great on the mic but also has an appreciation for the baseball culture.. Gotta love that.
Such a class act!!! Broadcasting definitely in his future!!!
Saw J Votto in Spring Training a few years back. He signed a ball for my son. Very gracious about it. One of my best baseball memories. Keep going JV.
Joey is such a class act.
Sure
Joey does not need to get one more hit…he made millions with this interview. He’ll be flooded with TV offers when he’s done playing.
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. I mic'd up ball player as an analyst particularly Joey Votto?
At the field of dreams?
So cool.
Just finished reading The Natural. Excellent book. Highly recommended.
I know I know you saw the movie.
I was probably maybe 8 years old when I saw The Natural for the first time, and it is still my favorite baseball movie to this day -- and I'm 42 now.
Joe’s gotta go
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The coolest thing you’ve ever seen? You’ve never seen a running back do a front flip into the end zone? Or like the Grand Canyon or something. A live explosion or a super long trick shot. I would describe this video as interesting and kind of cool. You should get out more
Canada's finest! Way to go, Joe! It's funny, baseball is really the only major sport you could do this type of thing with while in game. What a gem.
Wow. What a respectful guy and a great conversationalist. Just became a Joey Votto fan.
I love what he said about his father. I lost my Dad to cancer in 2020. My favorite life memories include ones where we are playing 1 on 1 while he gave me life advice.
Man i love Joey Votto so much. I really hope one day he can get a ring.
Man he seems like a genuinely cool guy. Was fun to watch and listen.
I loved hanging out with JV. Hes got a future in broadcasting! He is such an approachable player. It was a good game
Joey's cool, I'll never forget that comeback, "I remember when you were good" and without missing a beat Votto said, "I remember when you were thin." It had my dying 🤣😂
That was absolutely exceptional! What a great conversation! The knowledge and depth to it, little nuances about the game we would never hear in game. Fantastic!
Can we have more conversations like that in baseball? Brilliant.
Class act. Good job Joey
This was pretty much a Votto's Monologue and we are perfectly happy with it. I'm not even a Red's fan and yet I appreciate his positivity and love for the game
Joey always looked like someone who played in the early 1900s
Hope he plays for many more years, love Joey Votto
joey!!! one of my fav players. love these
Now that was incredible. What a great story teller. Such a natural conversationalist. To focus on the game at hand and to do that, Wow! what a moment. The line will form to the left when he retires.
Joey Votto represents the balanced sportsman's for the sport of baseball. Commendable athlete, commendable man.
Overrated
Joey Votto is the kind of guy the MLB needs as an ambassador. has a Ripken Jr vibe.
The guys couldn’t have said it better. Fantastic representation of what a quality player looks
What a great person. And great player.
He aight baseball so volatile he not even playin great right now no judgment against his character tho
wdym he’s gonna be a first ballot hall of famer
@@l1ghtn1ng10 tag me next time n i ain't say he was weak or not a hof I'm jus talkin about his level of play right now and recently
Years ago, I paid money to go see him play and only him since the Reds rarely come to the city where I live. He did not disappoint. Every at-bat he fought hard. His team was 5-20 at the time. But Votto plays every game and every at-bat like it is Game 7 of the World Series.
This guy is a gem!!
Mets fan here! Huge Joey Votto fan! Totally has the look of players in the movie. Joey is likable, quick-witted & articulate. Could easily be a baseball color commentator if he so chooses.
I can't believe Votto played against so many of those big name historic pitchers. The timing of it all is mind boggling.
One true baseball professional right there. Cooperstown is waiting for you Joey!
This was so good watching it as it happened! It gave me a new insight on Joey Votto! It was great!!
I couldn’t stop smiling the entire time I know not every player likes being mic’d up but votto embraced it. Hopefully one day he gets into Cooperstown.
This was awesome. You can tell the dude is just a natural story teller.
My brother in law is a Reds fan and he puts Votto on the top tier of most loved players.
That vid of Votto entering Wrigley Field with the crowd in his uni is classic
Dodger fan here...
Joey is everything great about the game. He did an interview with Dan Patrick a couple of months ago that was so good, that I was almost late to my doctors appointment because of it.
One of the best in game interviews in all sports all time. Class act, great representative of the game... wish you were on my team
He is one cool dude! I enjoyed that
One of the only good things about my reds this year. Man is a legend and I like my city love this man HE WHO STILL BANGS!!!!!
As calm as Votto was during the conversation, the kid on the mound was sweating buckets trying to find the plate.
This was awesome, wish we could get more of stuff like this
Gained a whole new love for Joey V with this one
I can't be the only one who would love a post-career podcast from Votto, right??
That was fantastic indeed!
Joey has such a respect and joy for baseball. Thankful he has stuck it out with the Reds, but I hope he gets a chance to win a ring with another team before he's done.
Love way he searched for best way to relay his words with such a Suttle laid back tone well done Mr votto
Damn that was awesome, Votto is a straight up class act
Love this dude hes a star man
Joey is so smooth with talking on a mic sounds like an announcer
This guys makes us proud everyday 🇨🇦
Cubs fan here....I miss when Rizzo would get to first base and laugh and joke around with his "paisan" (I think that's how they say it in Italian...lol) Votto. Votto didn't have the best reputation for a while (I think people took his seriousness and competitive focus the wrong way), but he's come a long way and started allowing himself to just have some fun out on the field. Even as a Cubs fan, I'm a big fan of his.
P.S. Get Votto a broadcasting job as soon as he retires. With his baseball knowledge and baseball greatness, it would be the best hire ever. Guy is seriously a natural!
That was a helluvan interview! Amazing how Votto stayed on point in an interview while playing 1st base against a division rival 👀
The game will be a little less fun when he retires someday
Hope he can make the 20 year mark
Votto wears the uniform amazingly
Fantastic. Need more of this!
I started watching this video right before I was about to go to bed. I saw it was only 10 minutes and figured I probably won't watch the whole thing. 12:56 seconds later I have watched the entire video and now I'm typing a message about how much I enjoyed this video!! If Votto isn't picked up by someone to do some broadcasting after his career is over that'll be a mistake.
You gotta appreciate him for staying in Cincy all these years, a lot of losing seasons, I could see him in NY. I feel bad that he hasn't been in the post season very often.
Cubs vs Reds in Dyersville IA today!!! Wow epic my Cubs team got to play there this year. I was in Dyersville a few weeks ago helping a priest friend move into his new parish(the basilica). We drove right by the field. Had over 100 people help move. I also love Joey Votto…cool he was mic’d up during this game. I love that there’s corn around the field. Gotta try some fresh sweet corn out here peeps. And we have cities here. Not all farms. Also, northeast Iowa is incredibly beautiful. Hills and valleys. Rivers and cliffs. I live in Cedar Rapids. Good place to live. Not too busy, not at all rural, good people, low crime, low costs…far inland from war, seasons. We used to have one of the highest ranked spots on the best place to live list
What a personality Joey is!!!
Baseball is the greatest game in the world. A casual, fun conversation in the middle of the game but still absolutely professional.
Can’t wait to watch him call games.
Big Votto fan
That’s a legendary interview. Wow
This is such a great example of why micing up folk should be more common. Votto, obviously, is a special person and he's showing he is a great human being, with a wicked sense of humour
That was awesome they should do this more often I really enjoyed it
How can you not love this guy?
Just fantastic.
That was awesome
This is why I Love Baseball. Joey!! Very intelligent!!
he never left his team
He's a class act and a great example of a true professional
dude literally looks like he coulda been out there with shoeless joe. in fact he kinda looks like ray liotta. what a fantastic thing having them mic'd up like this
He is the very best.
one of my favorite
That was great. More of this MLB!
Class act right there! Must be Canadian
This was.... Awesome!!!
Props to this dude for doing an interview mid game like this. This is some wild energy on MLB's part lololol.