It has been a while since I’ve done a Cincinnati Reds wallpaper, but with the magic number down to 3, the timing seemed right. When deciding on who to feature, it seemed obvious to go with Joey Votto. After missing the majority of the 2nd half, Votto has stepped in and picked up where he left off. He is going to be a key to the Reds making a post season run, and there are few people I’d rather be relying on.
For many Reds fans Barry Larkin represents what a baseball player should be. Not only was he great on the field, but he played with a respect for the game that a lot of todays players seem to lack. Larkin was a member of the Reds for his entire 19 year career, and did more for the city of Cincinnati than just win baseball games. Growing up he was the player that I wanted to be (obviously that goal fell short), and is still my favorite player of all time. Congratulations to Barry Larkin on his induction to Cooperstown.
Jay Bruce is a big reason the Reds are where they are at the break, and the fans took notice by voting Bruce to the All Star game. I remember watching Bruce play in Louisville and I’ve been a big fan of Jay from the beginning. He has proven to be a streaky hitter over his career, but this year he has been hot more often than not. Bruce is leading the team in both RBIs and HRs, which is no easy task when he share a club house with Joey Votto. Hope you enjoy the wallpaper, and here’s to hoping Jay Bruce can continue his success in the 2nd half.
Zack Cozart is a name that Reds fans have known for year, but the rest of the country is starting to be clued in. In his first full season with the Reds Cozart has taken on the roll as lead off hitter, and has done so pretty well as of late. He is batting .264 with a .308 OBP (which aren’t great, but he is starting to get more comfortable in the 1 hole). Defensively he has joined Brandon Phillips to form a solid front up the middle, with Cozart helping turn 27 double plays thus far. It will be exciting to see Cozart grow into the SS of the future in Cincinnati, and he is off to a pretty good start.
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