What happened: On June 4, 2002, the Cincinnati Reds selected catcher Joey Votto out of Richview Collegiate Institute in Toronto with the 44th overall pick in the MLB Draft. The Etobicoke, Ontario native was a second-round selection, as noted in the team's #RedsVault retrospective.

Why it matters: Votto went on to become a cornerstone of the franchise, spending his entire major league career in Cincinnati. The pick is remembered as one of the club's most rewarding draft-day decisions, which is why the Reds continue to mark its anniversary.

What to watch: Watch for continued Reds retrospectives on Votto's career through the club's #RedsVault series as the 2026 regular season rolls on.