Joey Votto compares Roman Anthony's swing to his own
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
In a recent appearance on MLB Network's "MLB Now," Joey Votto expressed admiration for Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, noting that their swings are very similar. Votto highlighted Anthony's bat speed and ability to hit against left-handed pitching. As Votto prepares for his Sunday Night Baseball debut on July 26, he reflected on the challenges he faced compared to the recent success of the Red Sox, who experienced a 15-game winning streak. Votto has previously discussed various aspects of hitting, including his choice for the best right-handed hitter in MLB history, and continues to engage with fans and analysts through media appearances.
- •Votto sees similarities between his swing and Anthony's.
- •He praised Anthony's bat speed and handling of left-handed pitchers.
- •The Red Sox recently had a 15-game winning streak.
- •Votto will debut on Sunday Night Baseball on July 26.
- •He has shared thoughts on hitting and analytics in previous interviews.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto says Red Sox outfielder's bat reminds him of himself
"Former Cincinnati Reds great Joey Votto was asked whether there's a hitter in today's game who reminds him of himself. Here's his answer.
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