The Most interesting Man In Baseball 

"I don't sign for cubs fans" that's fair

As someone who has had crippling anxiety in the past. Reading about Joey Votto and his struggles and how open players like him and Zack Greinke are really helped me feel normal.

Votto absolutely rocks. He does nothing out of pure malice, he's an eternal smartass

Joey is a Toronto legend. Met him a couple years ago at a local little league game and he was a super nice guy

I freaking love Votto. Not a Reds fan by any means, but I love his personality. I love how he unapologetically trolls opposing teams’ fans; it just adds a little more fun to the game to have a self-appointed “bad guy”. He’s a great player and someone who also understands the entertainment aspect of the game.

Joey is just a cool guy, He is what baseball is all about, love him!! Cherish him, Reds fans. You’re lucky to have him

As a lifelong Reds fan, Joey Votto is an icon in Cincinnati and beloved by the entire city. I've had the opportunity to meet Joey on a couple of occasions and he couldn't be a nicer guy. He is genuinely interested in what you have to say and is just a down to earth guy. He gave me an autographed jersey which I have proudly framed on my wall. He's my family's favorite player!

Even as a Phillies fan Votto trolling us like that is still funny 💀

Votto is great for baseball. Baseball needs more guys like him and more who try to make the fans feel special. Votto still bangs.

As someone who has no interest in baseball, I can’t get over how good this channels content is. I can’t stop watching!

'Didn't leave the box once." "This kind of out-of-the-box thinking.." I see what you did there.

Heckler: I remember when you used to be good Joey: I remember when you used to be thin Best fan and player moment of all time

I actually met Joey Votto when I was working in the mall. At first, he was very quiet and had this calming demeanor of minding his own business, like every other professional athlete that walks in and out. Completely understandable!! I approached him if he needed any help like any other store employee attending every customer. I just quickly said that I’m a big fan of his but out of respect, I’ll leave you alone so you can be in and out. He actually appreciated that I recognized him under the mask (Covid times) and actually gave me the time of day which was really cool. He also offered a picture which I was not expecting but I did not pass him up on it. He wished me well in school and I wished him well on this upcoming season. All in all, not just a great ball player but an awesome, genuine person. I’m not even a Reds fan but I will always cheer him on. Glad to see that this video is showing every casual baseball fan who Joey Votto is outside of the baseball field. He actually is as genuine as advertised.

I live in St. Louis but originally from Cincinnati and I go to every Reds game when they play here. I got a picture with Joey and a signed baseball and both times. (they were two separate games) He wanted to make sure I was actually a Reds fan and not just a Caardinals fan trying to get a signature from him he would ask me trivia questions about the Reds to test me and only after I passed he took a picture and signed that baseball.

As a lifelong Reds fan, I'm glad Votto is finally getting the recognition he deserves

"i don't sign for cubs fans" is just the best line ever. votto has been one of the few bright spots of my adult life as a reds fan. i love his interactions with fans, so much. from pulling on the guys shirt to what he did for that little girl who came to see him when he got tossed. it's gonna be almost unbearably sad to be a reds fan when he's gone.

The Votto interview after the ejection on Father's day is one of my all time favorites.

I'll never forget that moment that David Letterman and Jerry Seinfeld realized they each had a story about interacting with Joey Votto and finding out he's the nicest player ever.

A Canadian baseball legend. He's a credit to the game--and this from a Cubs fan. Nothing but respect for his fire and his passion for the game.

Joey is amazing. He's a treasure to the whole state of Ohio.

New BDE video, time to cancel all my plans

The random quick breathing and panic attacks are literally terrifying. Good for Joey on working through it. Legit anxiety is no joke

Awww my heart swelled when you used the Brody Stevens clip at 4:36 -- RIP Brody!

After seeing how much he loves his dog he’s now one of my fav players

Always a good day when this cute man uploads

I've shown Votto's legendary lack of pop ups track record to a lot of people when we were talking baseball, it always gets a "wow, that's impressive" type of reaction.

Him and Greinke are my two favorite active players for similar reasons 😂 Very different personalities but both *unique* personalities; both being near the end of their careers ought to make us only more aware of how much fun these guys are

Never watched or played baseball but I've been binging these videos lol

"You're not on my fucking level, bro!" Lol, gotta love Joey!

Baseball needs more guys like Votto.

He's such a complex and talented human being. I always loved that he isn't afraid to show emotion in all its forms. It takes so much deep inner work to last 15 seasons in the majors and Votto has shown us all what it takes to last in all areas of life. Tempers, passion, weirdness....whatever it is - don't be afraid to show it. He's also really intelligent, which has translated into longevity. Constantly adapting to age and other conditions - I've always looked at him as a role model in baseball and outside of it.

4:36 RIP Steven Brody. Fun fact, he pitched for ASU.

I am a diehard cardinals fan so this man has been a menace to us for my entire life. That being said I respect the hell out of his game and being a rival makes me recognize just how good he is even more.

Reds fan here to say that he's the main reason I've been following the team. I have always wanted to shake his hand. Just to let him know how much fun it's been to see him. I'm going to miss him so much.

I've learned a lot about Votto throughout watching this video and if I already liked him before, I think I'm a bigger fan now. Learning about why and how players got to be where they are is one of the best parts about your channel, man. I feel like fans see so much baseball but not enough of the players on the field, if that makes sense. Keep up the good work!

Only a quarter of the way through the vid, so I figured I'd hit the comments with my Votto story during the ad break. My family has enjoyed going to a different MLB stadium every year. So far I've seen nearly 20 of them. Of course the one's out west, (especially for a Reds fan), are kind of a big deal for us. Dodger Stadium being the Holy Grail. We finally made it out there the year my big brother graduated high school. Of course my family got tickets for when the Reds made a trip out west. Not usual for us, so it was a bit of a treat to see our boys in a stadium so coveted to us. We got there early in the pregame, nearly kicked out for pregaming the parking lot, (this was right after that poor Giants fan got beat to death in the parking lot, so I can understand Dodgers security being a bit apprehensive about fans partying out there), and we're right behind the Reds dugout, first base line for some reason at Dodger Stadium. I'm not an autograph hound and never have been. In fact, I find fuckers praying for autographs all game to be particularly annoying, (looking at you San Diego fans), but it was during warm-ups and who else but Joey comes strolling up to the end of the dugout. This was in a particular part of Joey's career when he really wasn't too crazy about signings before games, or really ever for that matter. My parents encouraged me to head down there so I dragged my older brother down there for a bit of muscle. Joey is absolutely mobbed by Dodgers fans, and Giants fans ironically enough, to have him sign cards and random shit they thought would be valuable. Of course some boys from the Midwest aren't gonna muscle our way through a crowd like that. So all looked at Joey and said, "Mr. Votto, we loved you with the Dragons, (our loyal A ball affiliate with the Reds), It's a pleasure to see you out West." Joey reached his lumbering arm over the entire crowd of people and reaches for my hat, signs it, tosses it over to me, and looks at me and points to my brother. I immediately grabbed my brother's hat off his damn head and tossed it to him. After those two autographs, Joey heads back into the dugout and leaves me and my brother absolutely speechless. Still to this very day I can't believe what a stand-up guy Joey is. This was before he started to let his goofier side show and approaching him for most people was rightfully rather intimidating. Joey went out of his way to make our game special for a few local fans from back in his early days who cherished his time in our little city. I'll never forget that. Probably the most magical baseball experience of my entire life. What a funny sport it can be. Anyways, that's my blog post. I'll really miss the day that Joey isn't playing that corner. I remember the likes of Scott Hatteberg out there. But having a living legend as your first baseman and watching him every step of the way was something really special. You'll never see another Red like him again. Here's to the HOF Joey, you earned it.

I used to have similar panic attacks during difficult times. I remember calling 911 thinking I was dying. also feeling very dissociated from yourself and everything feeling surreal and terrifying. Really glad to see him recover from this.

im glad he figured out a way to remain productive as a hitter in his later years, he was always one of the best pure batters in the league so it was sad to see his numbers drop, if only for a season or two

At 04:36 ...... 😭 That was an incredible subtle and very sweet little homage. I wonder how many others noticed it. Not many from what I can see. That made me pause the video and get teary-eyed. RIP Brody. I'll never forget you.

He’s iconic in Canada, I wasn’t even mad when he hit a game winning home run against my Jays, in Toronto. This man should be protected at all costs.

Votto is one of those players I always forget about but at the same time he is just part of classic baseball to me. One of those names that just feels like it will forever be in the game. Like Rizzo, Cabrera, Puljos, Molina, etc...

Joey is a great guy! Gave me his Memorial Day 2018 game used batting gloves in AZ!

Honestly I've never watched a single game of baseball. It just isn't a thing where I live but I stumbled upon your channel one day and the stories you tell about baseball and the way you do it and let's not forget the people themselves have me hooked and binging your videos. Desperately waiting for videos. Thank you dude.

"Out side of the box thinking" Votto not leaving the box...

4:46 had me in tears 😂

Glad you made this, Votto has been catching my eye lately as an entertaining dude and a solid player.

Man Joey is such a fun dude. You can tell he's passionate and loves baseball in everything he does and he's always found a way to have fun and rib a little bit along the way

Thank you so much for making this video. People just don’t understand him. He’s genuinely the best

I remember when you used to be good “I remember when you used to be thin” Gotta love the trash talk lmaoooo

Thank you for making this. Votto is my all time favorite and it feels so good whenever he gets proper recognition

these videos are honestly addicting, i wish they were longer honestly. sorta documentary-esque???

I got Joey Votto’s autograph in St. Louis. I travelled all the way from Toronto on a ten day trip. I saw him play against the nationals twice and then two games against St. Louis. He’s my favourite player.

Wow. Votto might be my new "favorite active player". No one will EVER take Griffey out of that #1 spot as my favorite player ever. Edit: after what he did for the little girl after getting kicked out in the 1st inning, he's DEFINITELY my favorite active player. AWWWWW! 😭🙏❤️

Votto is definitely a character....I think it's good though, we need there to be a lot of characters

Baseball is a game that really illustrates the line between genius and madness is thin and the best tap dance back and forth in a way that's somehow reassuring and humanizing instead of pretending to be perfect and above us all.

This video is amazing. Love your stuff. Love Votto. I once caught a home run that he hit in Cincy and I'm definitely not giving it to my dog. I don't actually have a dog, but if I did, I wouldn't give it to him. Can't wait for your next installment.

As a Cards fan I love Votto. He loves playing the heel in divisional play and I love his interactions with fans. He always makes baseball entertaining. I just feel bad for him never being able to sniff a world series with the Reds.

As a Reds fan, Joey has been the only consistently good thing about this team throughout his 15 years here. I’ve heard the statement, “At least we have Votto” at least 100 times in this city. Man will forever be a Cincy legend.

The Reds are my favorite team and Votto is one of my favorite players of all time. His interviews with Jim Day are hilarious and insightful. I think he is a 1st ballot HOF. The fact he is always experimenting with different ways to improve his game in the off-season says it all. The reason he took breakdancing lessons this past off-season was to improve his overall balance when on the field. He is a legend who carved out his own path in the MLB.

Votto is an extremely interesting character to say the least. Crazy the about face he has done and has definitely become a very likable dude. Didn’t know about his anxiety battles I know how that goes, he’s such a good player.

My favorite Votto story: David Letterman was visiting his mother in Indianapolis and decided to drive to Cincinnati for a game. Obviously, he had a field-level box seat. Late in the game, Votto was standing in the on-deck circle, then turned to the box seats and thanked Letterman for coming to a Reds game.

Love your channel. I was an off and on fan but this channel has really brought me back to the game.

Joey hitting the griddy one of my favorite thing this season

He’s definitely the pride of Cincinnati baseball. I love watching him year after year he’s such a joy.

I don't even watch baseball but love these videos. excited every time a new video comes up.

Always coming in clutch

What a great time to upload this he just did the griddy with a fan for a tiktok 😂😂

After finding my dad on the floor after having a massive stroke and keeping him alive until the paramedics showed up a month later I went through the exact same thing as Votto. I had no clue why I was feeling the way I was…I thought I was having heart issues but then I’d go to the hospital and they’ll find nothing. I too thought I was going insane but we eventually figured out it was panic attacks brought on by anxiety and subconsciously I probably knew my pops didn’t have long after that incident which he did pass a couple months later because of the after effects of that stroke. So after finding out about Votto going through the same thing it helped me make mental sense of everything, let me know I wasn’t going crazy and I now root for the dude.

Knew there was a reason I like this guy 😂 for real though he has been fun to watch play the game ⚾

Being the massive reds and Joey fan that I am he already means so much too me and my love of baseball and just hearing more stories on him and it all being put into one video too appreciate him is awesome this video is fantastic 11/10

Thanks for telling the Joey Votto story. He is a treasure, for sure. I wish I had the chance to meet him. Cincinnati has been blessed. Go Reds . . . .lol❤️

One of my all-time favorite players! Baseball Doesn't Exist... you never miss. Thank you!

“I don’t sign for cubs fans” LMAO

as a reds fan... thank you for this

Joey has always been my favorite growing up. I shook his hand before a Louisville Bats game in 2007 when my little league team got to go out on the field before the game and this was when I was 10 years old. He's been so great to the Reds and the city of Cincinnati.

This was a great story, thanks for putting this together. I am an Orioles fan so Votto doesn't cross my radar much. He really looks like a love him or hate him kind of guy. I do love that it seems like his passion is what drives him, even when out of control. Good stuff.

Votto is fueled by his rage. Thankful for outlets of sports and gaming. I am the exact same way as Joey but I play high level Rocket League and I rage and am competitive like no other. Love Votto and have had his jersey multiple times.

he’s not weird. He’s just Canadian.

"Is it a nipple thing?" is classic. I just became a fan of Joey Votto

Man watching this video after Joey Votto retired from the Reds is bittersweet. Joey Votto is an amazing man, and I always dreamed of meeting him.

always makes my day when a baseball doesn't exist vid comes out

Been a fan of votto my whole life, definitely one of my idols.

@ 4:20 That's a cool drill ! Follow the ball , as "they" say "keep your eye on the ball" Get use to the speed.

I'm fairly new to baseball but he's def on my list of guys I love to watch. The beauty of this channel is it gives more depth to the game and the players overall. I've learned a lot watching. Thanks man.

If you’ve never had a real anxiety attack please don’t underestimate how god awful they can get. It will literally make you think your heart is going to explode which in turn just makes it worse.

Dont be mad at the security guard who stopped him, thats his job. At least he didnt let someone who he wasnt sure of in

I had no idea about his anxiety issues until now... really needed to hear that story because I am going through some pretty bad anxiety right now

I got to see his 2,000th hit. It will always amaze me how he batted twice in the 8th inning. I thought that I would not get to see it!

Anxiety attacks are no joke. I experienced a YEAR of them, and every attack I had I at least partially thought I might have a heart attack. This also happened shortly after my father passed. I feel a bond with this dude and I like his approach to life and sense of humor.

He has Canadian nice, and maybe hid dad's temper rubbed off, and I remember when they mentioned he passed away, I could more closely see what was happening. I lost my father after a long illness, even as a family we knew it was coming, didn't stop the mild depression that happened for me after his passing. As a Reds fan, I've always respected him for being his own true self, nice but quirky, which can take years to find your own style, and something that his father is proud. Thanks.

2023 might’ve been it. The heart of Reds baseball since 2010

Votto one of the best to ever do it and probably had the most fun while doing it. I love this man. Never fails to make me laugh.

As a Cubs fan, this dude is still one of my favorite players, no matter how much he hates the Cubs

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“I remember when you used to be good” “I remember when you used to be thin” 😂 that had me dying

"I don't sign for cubs fans" bruh that's so cruel and funny at the same time lmfao

Hey man I just want you to know even though Jared and Dallas didn’t understand your Anthony Fantano reference on the podcast last week I appreciated it

Joey is awesome but man I really appreciate these style of videos keep them coming please! They’re always so well done!

Great player. Loved when he got his contract. This coming from a Cleveland fan. Man plays the game with passion

He is probably my all time favorite player, not only is a bright spot for my terrible Reds franchise, but there is no one like him, he makes baseball fun.