Over the last several seasons, MLB Network goes around spring training and visits with each club in their series 30 Clubs in 30 Days. Recently, they headed to Goodyear, Arizona to visit the Cincinnati Reds in spring camp. It was interesting enough, as you’ll see below — Anthony DeSclafani talking about pitching and staying healthy, Scooter Gennett talking about the changes he’s made in his swing, Billy Hamilton and Adam Duvall discussing outfield defense.
But the best part — and it’s not even close — is watching and listening to Joey Votto talk about hitting. Seriously, this is great stuff. If you have a kid in your home that plays baseball, let him watch this.
"Let the ball be your feedback."
What better way to kick off #30Clubs30Days than with @Reds' Joey Votto talking hitting? pic.twitter.com/TKwoqHN4Oo
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 23, 2018
.@Reds' pitcher @ADeSclafani spoke with Greg Amsinger about getting healthy and ready for the 2018 season. #30Clubs30Days pic.twitter.com/sr0JLPyQCM
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 23, 2018
"All of a sudden I'm getting true flight on the ball because my front side is staying closed." – @Sgennett2 spoke to @ebyrnes22 about the adjustments he's made to his stance. #30Clubs30Days. @Reds #RedsST pic.twitter.com/0V7HhlXnQz
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 23, 2018
"It's good to have a guy like him next to you." – @aduvall123 on playing outfield for the @Reds with @BillyHamilton #30Clubs30Days @ebyrnes22 #RedsST pic.twitter.com/BTadJv6oow
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 23, 2018
If he wanted to do it, Joey Votto could eventually become the best color commentator of all time.
Color Commentator. While wearing a red Canadian Mounties uniform. And now, here’s Joey, providing the color.
You hosers.
That would be fun and funny. But seriously, it would be a waste to have Joey in a broadcasters booth, not that he would not be great at it. I want to see him coaching for the Reds, I know of no-one that understands hitting like Joey. The best understanding of hitting since Ted Williams.
+1
Joey Votto proving once again he is the most thoughtful and insightful star in baseball. And when have you EVER heard a major leaguer mention that this tip or that drill or this approach would be good for young women playing fast pitch softball? He doesn’t miss a thing. Great stuff!
I agree with Matt. Very articulate about his craft, enthusiastic and passionate. A++. Thoughtful too, listens and watches his peers. What a great clip!