Joey Votto explains why he’s modeling his NBC approach after Kenny Smith
The former Cincinnati Reds first baseman also professed his love for Inside the NBA.
The former Cincinnati Reds first baseman also professed his love for Inside the NBA.
"I still think there's some moments where I'm trying to figure out the next steps, but I love the sport."
Votto joins Clayton Kershaw and Anthony Rizzo as part of NBC's MLB coverage.
The recently retired Cubs legend joins Joey Votto as a potential booth candidate for NBC's Sunday Night Baseball team, while Clayton Kershaw is being targeted for studio work on select events.
Votto hasn't publicly indicated his post-playing plans, but has received plenty of analysts offers before.
"You gotta play Broadway."
"I'm on the show, and I'm here to hock my wares. I'm hopeful that a Dan Patrick push will get me a job."
"Must be nice to sit atop that Madison Avenue ivory tower, looking down on us with those luscious locks."
In addition to an aliens-focused NL Central prediction, Votto also recently annotated an Athletic oral history on him.
"If anybody homers on the right side of center field, I'll buy the truck for the fan."
"What was the whole thing with [Max Kellerman] saying Albert’s thing was – what was that all about?"
There was also a fantastic moment with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian that involved Joey Votto.