Joey Votto names Frank Thomas best right-handed hitter in MLB history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
During an appearance on MLB Network's 'MLB Now', Joey Votto proclaimed Frank Thomas as the best right-handed hitter in MLB history. Votto, a former Cincinnati Reds star, praised Thomas's impressive statistics, including a.301 batting average,.419 on-base percentage, and 521 home runs over his 19-year career. In the discussion, Votto also compared Thomas to current players while highlighting young talent Nick Kurtz. Votto's remarks come amid ongoing conversations about the analytics of hitters and player adjustments.
- •Joey Votto appeared on MLB Network's 'MLB Now'.
- •Votto considers Frank Thomas the top right-handed hitter ever.
- •Thomas boasts a.301 batting average and 521 home runs.
- •Votto discussed young player Nick Kurtz's potential.
- •The conversation included analytics and player adjustments.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto says Frank Thomas is top right-handed hitter in MLB history
"Former Reds great Joey Votto had a somewhat surprising pick, albeit a National Baseball Hall of Famer, as the best right-handed hitter in MLB history.
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