Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto retired in 2024 after a short-stint with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Throughout his Major League career, Votto was named to the All-Star Game six times with his last trip to the Midsummer Classic coming in 2018. Votto hit a home run during the game that year, but the timing of it was unique and will likely never happen again.
The 2018 MLB All-Star Game took place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. and Votto was one of three Reds in attendance. Joining him were infielders Eugenio Suárez and Scooter Gennett.