Joey Votto shares reasons for never visiting Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
During NBC's Sunday Night Baseball, former Cincinnati Reds player Joey Votto explained why he has never visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Votto cited his busy baseball schedule and expressed feelings of presumptuousness regarding the visit. He reflected on his admiration for great players such as Paul Goldschmidt and Bryce Harper, and mentioned his favorite players from childhood like Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr. Votto also addressed the perception of being underappreciated while playing for a team that hasn't won a World Series. After the game, Votto tweeted about enjoying his debut as an NBC analyst.
- •Joey Votto spoke during NBC's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast.
- •He has never visited the Hall of Fame due to being busy.
- •Votto mentioned feeling presumptuous about visiting the Hall.
- •He expressed admiration for current stars like Goldschmidt and Harper.
- •Votto tweeted he enjoyed his debut as an NBC analyst.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Joey Votto explains why he's never been to Cooperstown, Hall of Fame
"Former Reds great Joey Votto was asked during Sunday Night Baseball why he's never visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
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