Joey Votto's Career Celebrated By MLB Fans After Reds Legend Announces Retirement

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto announced his retirement after 17 MLB seasons in an Instragram post on Wednesday, closing the book on a remarkable career that will someday land him in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

As a follow-up to his Instagram announcement, Votto shared a story of a conversation he had with his Uber driver. When the driver asked if he was a player, Votto, for likely the first time, responded with a simple "No."

On the field, Votto was sensational.

However, Votto's personable nature—specifically his uncanny ability to genuinely connect with his fans, teammates and others—may be his lasting legacy. One didn't have to go far to find out how much Votto meant to people.

And so Votto rides into the sunset after a phenomenal career spanning nearly two decades. He'll undoubtedly make his home in Cooperstown, but Votto's endearing personality and down-to-Earth nature won't soon be forgotten either.