How do you feel about Votto?

[Hoofhearted]

(03-07-2019, 03:47 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I'll 2nd that,

He keeps the bat on his shoulder looking for walks way to many times when we need hits. Or in other words he's not clutch enough. I heard the announcers say last season he only had like 5 ? can't remember for sure, infield pop ups in the last 7 seasons or something ? just incredible, but he's always waiting on that perfect pitch. Joey you're not going to get it, swing the damn bat !

Worth noting the teams he was on. No smart pitcher is going after Joey bats. Also the fact that getting on base is a base hit. Clearly it doesn’t always drive in a run, but a walk is essentially equal to a hit. At worst, it’s not an out. I totally understand the point but think it’s slightly over blown