 In addition to playing first base in the minors, Votto made appearances in the outfield and as a catcher.During the 2005 campaign with the Sarasota Reds of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, he hit 19 home runs but struck out 122 times and his batting average dropped nearly 50 points to .256.Votto rebounded in 2006 with the best season of his minor league career.