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JOEY VOTTO NAMED NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP



November 22, 2010 – Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto today was named the National League's Most Valuable Player in voting of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He is the 10th Reds player to win baseball's most prestigious individual award, the first since shortstop Barry Larkin in 1995.

In 2010, Votto led the Reds to the National League Central Division championship and their first playoff berth in 15 years by ranking among the NL's Top 3 in 11 statistical categories, in the Top 5 in 15 categories and among the Top 8 in 18 categories. He hit .324 with 37 HR, 113 RBI and 16 stolen bases.

Prior to Game 4 of this year's World Series, Votto received the Hank Aaron Award as the National League's best hitter.

1st mvp since larkin in 1995

Great season Votto! Reds better lock him up long term now before his asking price gets to be that of Pujols!

Way to go VOTTO!!!

Great for him.

Great for votto and the reds. Hope they can build on last year and go further in 2011.

He is certainly most deserving..

Like Hamilton, Vottos days are numbered as a red, I hope I am wrong, this guy is the real deal,and one of the very few in pro sports,its not only about "ME'

Hard to turn down that Yankee payroll. $$$$$$$$$$

So happy for Votto!!! The Reds better lock him up for as long as they can.