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Late-round Reds draft pick stirs up major Joey Votto flashbacks

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Joey Votto is one-of-a-kind, but the Cincinnati Reds have given their fanbase somewhat of a Votto-like clone with their latest draft pick. The Reds wrapped up Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft with a flurry of picks and one just happens to be a first baseman from Canada. Sound familiar, Reds fans?

The Reds selected Ty Doucette in Round 10 of the draft on Monday afternoon. The Rutgers standout was born in Halifax, Canada, which is east of Votto's hometown of Toronto. Doucette played first base for the Scarlet Knights the past two seasons while hitting .