He was called up to the Cincinnati Reds in 2007. Votto was selected as an All-Star four straight seasons from 2010 to 2013. During the same time span he was four time Tip O’Neill Award winner and was the National League On-Base Percentage leader. Votto was named National League MVP in 2010 and also won the NL Hank Aaron Award. The same year he received the Lou Marsh Trophy for being Canada’s athlete of the year. In 2011 Votto received a Gold Glove Award. Joey has played for the Reds for his entire career and represented Team Canada at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.