"It's the end" Joey Votto announces retirement

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Joey Votto, 40, has announced his retirement from active duty. Votto announced his retirement in a short video posted on his Instagram on the 22nd (Korea Standard Time). In the video, Votto was set at Saylen Field, Triple-A Buffalo Bison's home ground under the Toronto Blue Jays, where he was playing until recently, saying, "I'm done. I'm officially retiring from baseball." Votto, who is from Canada, signed with the Blue Jays, the only Canadian club in the Major League this season. After joining the camp as an invited player after signing a minor league contract, he hit a home run during an exhibition game in March and stepped on the bat on the floor to hurt his right ankle. It didn't seem to be a serious injury at the time, but recovery was slower than expected and eventually affected the entire season. He played in 31 games in the minor leagues this season, hitting a batting average of 0.165 on-base percentage of 0.298 with a slugging percentage of 0.271. In...

Canadian Major League Star Votto Eventually Announces Retirement

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Joey Votto (40), a longtime star of the Cincinnati Reds in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB), finally announced his retirement. "It's enough. I will officially retire from baseball," Votto said on his social media on Tuesday. "Through baseball, I was able to become the best myself. Thank you for everything," he said, posting a lengthy message greeting his parents, brothers and coaches who have helped him. Votto, who is from Canada, debuted with Cincinnati in 2007 and was a franchise star until last year. In a total of 2,5006 games in the 17 seasons of the Major League, he had a batting average of 0.294, an on-base percentage of 0.409, a slugging percentage of 0.5111, 356 home runs, and 1,144 RBIs. The seven-time top on-base player in the National League was selected as the All-Star six times and was named the National League MVP in 2010. However, Votto, who showed signs of senility from the 2022 season, was released as a free agent after his long-term contrac...

Retirement announcement Joey Votto, he recalled Choo Shin-soo, "Rabbit 1, thank you."

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Cincinnati legend Joey Votto (41), who won the MVP award with six All-Stars in the Major League, has ended his long career. Votto announced his retirement on Instagram on Tuesday (Korea time). Since his debut in 2007, Votto has a career-high 356 home runs and an OPS of 0.920. Notably, his on-base percentage has reached 0.409 due to his good pitching. Cincinnati broke up with him in November last year, rejecting the team's option. Votto could not guarantee as many opportunities as he wanted. Votto, a Canadian, signed a minor league contract with Toronto in March and burned his will to extend his active career, but he hurt his ankle when he accidentally hit his first at-bat home run in an exhibition game. Then he couldn't come back to MLB. As a result, he ended his brilliant career with a "one-club man," which is rare in MLB these days. Announcing his retirement, Votto expressed his gratitude to his parents, brothers, and leaders who had been taught during his school ye...

10 Reasons Why You Can't But Love Hawaii

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Hawaii is like a heaven with a beautiful beach and a sparkling sea. Actually, there are 1001 reasons why I love Hawaii, I'll just tell you the 10 most important reasons. 1. Hula dance Hula dance, an iconic Hawaiian dance It's not all about the unique skirt and wreath. This dance is based on the dance and song of ancient Hawaii It is an art that tells us about legends and cultures. Enjoy this beautiful gesture together in Hawaii! 2. a party, a party, a party, a party Enjoy 'Luau', a Hawaiian party. There's a buffet with all kinds of seafood and meat Leave your diet alone for a while! If you go to a Luau party, put your daily worries aside Enjoy the time to the fullest. After eating delicious food You'll see traditional Polynesian dance or Samoan fire dance. 3. a relaxed lifestyle Throw away all your worries, You know what I mean to enjoy the time, right? This is very important in Hawaiian life. Hawaiian is focused on 'relaxing life'. It doesn't stop a...