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MLB: Top five all-time fan interference plays

4. The Votto Death Stare

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has always been a fan favorite. But is he a fan of them?

After St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty hit a foul pop-up down the first base line with enough room for Votto to make a play by the stands, a Reds fan reached out at the same time as the former All-Star, knocking his glove hand away as the ball fell to the ground.

Votto then proceeded to give a sneering look to the fan, while simultaneously grabbing the Reds logo on his shirt, harshly pulling him closer with it, then throwing him back in angry disappointment.

The tense exchange does have a happy ending, however, as Votto made sure the fan got an autographed ball after the incident, showing maybe sometimes interfering can pay unforeseen dividends.

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