Joey Votto was ejected from Saturday's 7-5 loss after arguing a check-swing appeal on strike three. Reds manager David Bell was also tossed from the game. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Joey Votto meets young Reds fan who cried after his ejection

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/20/21

While Joey Votto continues to make a wrong impression on Major League Baseball officials, he maintains his good reputation with the fans.

After being ejected from Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, the Cincinnati Reds first baseman sent a young, upset fan a signed baseball to cheer her up. It was her first MLB game, and Votto is her favorite player.

@Reds When it’s your first MLB game and your favorite player of all time gets thrown out of the game in the first inning…. #weloveyoujoey pic.twitter.com/h7lganVo3s
— Kristin (@SuperBarry11) June 19, 2021

I have an update on the sad Abigail situation! It took a couple of innings, but she eventually cheered up with some popcorn! And Joey Votto is SO KIND- he signed this amazing ball for her!! Thank you so much Mr. Votto & the wonderful @Reds ❤️⚾️ pic.twitter.com/aIsHx3r42N
— Kristin (@SuperBarry11) June 20, 2021

Reds general manager Nick Krall and clubhouse manager Rick Stowe then provided the young fan and her family with tickets to Sunday's Reds-Padres game so she could watch Votto play the entire contest. She even got to meet him before the game began.

Joey got to meet his biggest fan, Abigail. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/S6GySOo6BK
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 20, 2021

Abigail received a signed ball from her favorite player Joey Votto after he got ejected yesterday.

Today, she got to meet him ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8ZA8R0dQ8Y
— Cut4 (@Cut4) June 20, 2021

Votto was ejected from Saturday's 7-5 loss after arguing a check-swing appeal on strike three. Reds manager David Bell was also tossed from the game.

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