When Joey Votto spoke to reporters at the end of the 2019 season, the worst offensive season of his career, he called it an eye-opening experience.
He didn’t think he’d enjoy being a player who was playing out the end of his contract as a part-time player in favorable matchups. It was a frustrating experience, and he still demanded excellence from himself.
Votto, now 37 years old, has played a big part in the Reds’ offensive success over the past month. His overall numbers still haven’t rebounded from a slow start, entering Sunday with a .258 batting average and .