Votto pledges donation to fan and proves kindness is alive and well

Adam Koss and Joey Votto (adamsmlbroadtrip.com)

Much like a Joey Votto plate appearance, no act of kindness is ever wasted. The Reds first baseman proved both points true over the weekend in Atlanta.

Votto provided a memorable experience for 12-year-old Adam Koss on Friday at brand new Sun Trust Park. Koss is using his impending bar mitzvah to visit all 30 Major League ballparks and collect donations for every home run he sees during his journey. The money he raises, 100% of it, goes to charity.

During Reds batting practice on Friday, Koss caught the attention of Scooter Gennett, who chatted with Adam about his trip. Then, Scooter brought over a few teammates, including Votto, who graciously agreed to donate $2500 for every home run he or Eugenio Suárez hit during the series. Votto also told Adam he’d give $5000 for every Billy Hamilton homer.

Although both Votto and Hamilton left Atlanta without a home run, Adam did witness Eugenio Suárez crush a solo shot off R.A. Dickey on Friday night…good for a cool 2500 big ones.

To read more of Adam’s experience meeting with the Reds in Atlanta, CLICK HERE.