Buster Posey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Buster Posey
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 27, 1987(1987-03-27)
Age	37
Birthplace	Leesburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Pisces

Buster Posey Biography

Buster Posey is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 27, 1987 in Leesburg, Georgia, United States. He was a star MLB catcher and helped the San Francisco Giants win the World Series in 2012, 2013 and 2014. He was the National League Rookie-of-the-Year in 2010 and NL MVP 2012.

He was the sixth Giant winner of the Rookie of the Year Award. He was the sixth Giant to win the Rookie of the Year Award, while Willie Mays was the first. won the first.

Posey, the oldest of four children, was born to Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey II and Traci Posey on March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia. His nickname, “Buster”, came from his father’s childhood nickname. He grew up a fan of the Atlanta Braves. He played football, soccer, and basketball growing up, but baseball was his main sport.

Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey III (born March 27, 1987) is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Posey has also filled in at first base for the Giants.

In January 2009, he married Kristen, his high school sweetheart. He is the father of He married his high school sweetheart Kristen in January 2009. He has a son named Lee and a daughter named Addison., and Addison.

Buster Posey Net Worth

Buster Posey is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buster Posey 's net worth $45 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After high school, he had a 3.94 grade point average and was number four among his 300-plus classmates.

In his junior year at Florida State University, he won the Johnny bench award, which is given to college baseball’s best catcher.

From May 8–10, Posey hit home runs in three consecutive games against the New York Mets at Citi Field. On May 12, Posey hit a walk-off home run in bottom the 17th inning against the Cincinnati Reds after catching all 17 innings. The home run set a new Giants franchise record for latest walk-off home run, surpassing the 16th inning home run hit by Willie Mays on July 2, 1963.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Buster Posey height 6 ft 1 in Buster weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Buster Posey Dating?

According to our records, Buster Posey married to Kristen Posey. As of December 1, 2023, Buster Posey’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2008, as a junior, he hit .463 with 26 home runs and 93 RBI, won the Johnny Bench Award, and garnered the Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year award. On May 12, he hit a grand slam and played all nine fielding positions in a 10–0 victory over Savannah State University; as a pitcher that day, he struck out both batters he faced. Posey was awarded the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award at the end of the year.

Facts & Trivia

Buster Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buster Posey celebrates birthday on March 27 of every year.

Because of an injury to Giants starting catcher Bengie Molina, Posey was called up to the MLB for the first time on September 2, 2009. On September 11, 2009, Posey made his MLB debut, striking out in his first at bat against Hiroki Kuroda of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Posey got his first major league hit on September 19 against Jeff Weaver of the Dodgers. In 17 at-bats with the Giants in 2009, Posey had two hits.

Why is it called the Buster Posey rule?

The rule got its name by being imposed in response to the season-ending broken leg that Buster Posey suffered when Scott Cousins came off his line for the plate in an effort to knock the ball loose.

Is Buster Posey religious?

Posey is a Christian and served as the baseball chapel representative for the Giants. Posey’s younger sister, Samantha, played softball for Valdosta State University.

What is Buster poseys net worth?

Buster Posey is a retired American professional baseball player who has a net worth of $50 million dollars. Buster played his entire baseball career, from 2008 to 2021, with the San Francisco Giants. He announced his retirement in November 2021.

How many years has Buster Posey been in the MLB?

Buster Posey Buster Posey Hitting Stats
YearAgeTeam
2021| 34| Giants
Career
12 Years

Can a runner collide with a catcher?

Definition. The baserunner is not allowed to deviate from his direct path to initiate contact with the catcher (or any player covering the plate). Runners are considered to be in violation of this rule if they collide with the catcher in cases where a slide could have been used to avoid the collision.