{"product_id":"0016650297","title":"2002 Bowman Chrome Draft Joey Votto RC #44 BGS 9.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2002 Bowman Chrome Draft Joey Votto rookie card represents the very beginning of a legendary baseball career. Drafted out of high school, Votto went on to establish himself as one of the most disciplined and productive hitters of his generation, making this debut-year card a cornerstone for any serious baseball collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraded Gem Mint 9.5 by BGS, this card showcases the clean design and premium chrome finish of the iconic Bowman Chrome Draft set. It captures the future MVP at the dawn of his professional journey, offering collectors a pristine piece of modern baseball history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Bowman Chrome Draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard Number: 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrading Company: BGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: 9.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation at Grade: 177\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation in Higher Grades: 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Graded Population: 349\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrafted out of high school where he played for the Etobicoke Rangers in Toronto, Ontario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed for the Gulf Coast League Reds in 2002, the Dayton Dragons in 2003 and 2004, and the Billings Mustangs in 2003.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon the Pioneer League championship with the Billings Mustangs in 2003.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed for the Potomac Cannons in 2004, the Sarasota Reds in 2005, and the Chattanooga Lookouts in 2006.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed Southern League Most Valuable Player and led the league in batting average and total bases in 2006.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed for Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League from 2006 to 2007 and the Louisville Bats in 2007.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds from 2007 to 2023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon the National League Most Valuable Player Award and the Hank Aaron Award in 2010.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected as an MLB All-Star and won a Gold Glove Award during his career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonored with the Lou Marsh Trophy and multiple Tip O'Neill Awards as Canada's top athlete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecame the Reds' all-time leader in career walks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50540387467427,"sku":"0016650297","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7623\/0563\/files\/front-7968c384-7c71-4915-b1b8-f1d9c825a669.jpg?v=1790632337","url":"https:\/\/cardshq.com\/products\/0016650297","provider":"CardsHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}