In his senior year, he batted .462 with 40 RBIs while setting a school record with 14 home runs. 1 of 15 San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey talks with a friend as he ⦠As a junior at Lee County High School, Buster Posey pitched and played shortstop. And we go back even further than that. The San Francisco Giants legend, who will reportedly retire today, logged 12 seasons in a big-league uniform, earning seven All-Star berths in addition to Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors and three World Series titles. Posey is ⦠We were part of the same 2008 Giants draft class. His nickname, âBuster,â came from his fatherâs childhood nickname. The 34-year-old Posey hit .304 with 18 home runs, 56 RBIs and an .889 OPS for the 107-win Giants. Lily Castillo, 19, left, holds up a photograph of Giants catcher Buster Posey as Yolanda Castillo, 21 Olivia Birdwell, 19 and Samantha Peters look on ⦠Crawford's emotional tribute to Posey after retirement. Buster Posey was the battery-mate for Matt Cain on June 13, 2012, the first perfect game in San Francisco Giants history.On July 13, 2013, Posey was behind the plate when Tim Lincecum threw his first no-hitter. Gerald Dempsey âBusterâ Posey III (born March 27, 1987) is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Posey signed with FSU out of Lee County High in Leesburg, Georgia, in 2006. As a junior at Lee County High School, Posey pitched and played shortstop. The 23-year-old Hicks was diagnosed in high school as having Type 1 diabetes. The mutual respect goes all the way back to a high school summer tournament in 2004. He had a 3.94 GPA coming out of high school and was number four in his class of over 300 students. His pitching achievements included a 10â1 record and a 1.53 earned run average (ERA). Brandon Crawford wrote an emotional Players Tribune article dedicated to former teammate Buster Posey. SAN FRANCISCO -- Buster Posey remembers being heartbroken when his high school baseball team lost the state championship in Georgia. August 11, 2009: Fresno Grizzlies placed C Buster Posey on the reserve list. Buster Posey opted out of the COVID-19-shortened season in 2020. Report: Giants Star Buster Posey To Retire; Announcement Scheduled Thursday. The SF Giants will try to replace franchise icon Buster Posey in 2022. As a high school senior, he was the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year before enrolling at ⦠Buster Posey was born on Friday, March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia. Following the ⦠Giants manager Gabe Kapler also said Friday that catcher Curt Casali, the fill-in starter for Posey who left Thursday night's 3-2 win at New York due to dizziness, was available off the bench. We actually played against each other in a summer tournament in high school, so we go all the way back to 2004. What an incredible career for a lifelong Giant,â former Oakland Athletics left-hander Dallas Braden wrote on Twitter. His 2008 season ranks among the best in school history with a ⦠Posey started Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. Buster Posey turned 30 before the 2017 season and then watched as the dynasty he helped build started to crumble. Nov 23, 2021. He became the second San Francisco Giant to win the batting title, and was named the 2012 NL Most Valuable Player. He won his second World Series that year, as the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers in four games. In 2013, Posey signed a franchise-record eight-year, $167 million contract extension with the Giants. Buster Posey Stats. July 14, 2009 The 29-years-old Buster Posey grew up in Leesburg, Georgia with his parents, Gerald Dempsey Buster Posey II and Traci Posey. When Buster Posey sat down at the podium Thursday in his blue suit, he began his retirement speech by thanking the woman sitting to the right of him. Crawford penned a long essay on what Poseyâs friendship has meant to him over the years in The Playerâs Tribune on Tuesday, thanking Posey not only for everything he gave to the Giants organization, but also for being âone of my best friends in the world.â. She was in her senior year whereas the athlete was in his junior at that time. I love a piece with a story, and this soft leather silhouette was first created in as the Buster Posey 28 San Francisco signature Ornament besides I will buy this sister to the brandâs iconic Le Plie b. Since 1948, only two players have caught at least 1,000 games and finished with a career batting average of .300 or better: Mike Piazza (.308) and Buster Posey (.302). Posey started his baseball career in high school. He hadn't really said he was a sure bet to take the field again in 2022. The usually reserved Giants legend found himself getting emotional when speaking about his wife, Kristen, who has been there every step of the way from Lee County High School games in Georgia to his time at Florida ⦠Buster Posey Wins NL Comeback Player of the Year for Second Time Posey didn't play at all in 2020 after opting out of the season By Alex Pavlovic ⢠⦠Itâs a common tale in pro baseball to marry a high school sweetheart at a young age. San Francisco Giants optioned Buster Posey to Fresno Grizzlies. As a high school senior, he was the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year before enrolling at ⦠Kristen Posey, right, listens to her husband, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, talk during a news conference announcing his ⦠As per the television interview for NBC, the duo met while they took the SAT's. He was on Team Georgia, and I was on Team California. Buster asked Kristen to go to the senior prom and she accepted. 0:00. He set school records for career RBI (106), home runs (24) and runs (105). He was on Team Georgia, and I was on Team California. Crawford remembers how the two met, at a fateful high school tournament in 2004. We were part of the same 2008 Giants draft class. Kristen Posey and Buster Posey met while attending Lee County High School. Buster Posey. Kristen Posey, the wife of Buster Posey, was a high school sweetheart before they got married. Posey was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 11, 2009, with the San Francisco Giants. He batted .462 as a senior with 14 homers, 48 runs and 40 RBI in 104 AB while going 12-0 with a 1.06 ERA and fanning 108. Kristen Posey is a WAG, married to high school sweetheart, Buster Posey, a baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB), she got celebrity recognization as the wife of Buster.They tied the knot in 2009 after dating four years. Posey was selected by the Giants fifth overall in the first round of the 2008 draft out of Florida State, where in May 2008 he played all nine fielding positions in the same game. He threw an effortless 90-92 mph with a sharp, deep slider, a power curveball and an effective fading change up. August 18, 2009: Buster Posey roster status changed by Fresno Grizzlies. Busterâs been there my entire professional career. He studied at Lee County High School where he played football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. All-Star catcher Buster Posey has returned to the San Francisco Giants' lineup after missing two games with discomfort in his left knee. In 13 starts as a pitcher that year, he had a 12â0 record with a 1.06 ERA and 108 strikeo⦠Posey was recruited out of high school by Florida State to play shortstop, and he started all 65 games there for the Seminoles as a freshman. Just after graduation from high school, We actually played against each other in a summer tournament in high school, so we go all the way back to 2004. Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey III (born March 27, 1987), is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 215 pounds (98 kg). He bats and throws right-handed. NLDS," Crawford says. When Buster Posey sat down at the podium Thursday in his blue suit, he began his retirement speech by thanking the woman sitting to the right of him. He attended Lee Country High School and pitched and played shortstop as a junior. The Giants would have certainly picked up the $22 million club option for 2022 after Posey hit .304/.390/.499 with 18 home runs in 115 games, his ⦠The batting average was his highest ⦠Posey was 10-1 with a 1.53 ERA as a high school junior and hit .544, setting school records in hits (56) and RBI (46). Kristen also hails from Leesburg, where she and Buster met while taking the SATs in high school. Further, the Posey family welcomed two new members in their family in 2020. They adopted twin girls Ada and Livvi. Her husband, Buster (March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia), is a professional baseball catcher who is currently signed to the San Francisco Giants of the MLB. Buster Posey was born Gerald Posey III on March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia, US, to Gerald and Traci Dempsey. She was in her senior year whereas the athlete was in his junior at that time. Victims of Oxford High School shooting include beloved football player and a senior with college scholarships. âBuster Posey hangs âem up. "2012. Stephen Curry on Buster Poseyâs retirement: âPure class ⦠I hope to be in that situation, not too soonâ Posey, Curry were both drafted ⦠Posey's career is not an out-of-nowhere success story. Posey was selected by the Giants fifth overall in the first round of the 2008 draft out of Florida State, where in May 2008 he played all nine fielding positions in ⦠The 34-year-old Posey hit .304 with 18 home runs, 56 RBIs and an .889 OPS for the 107-win Giants. The pair met each other while attending Lee County High School. Kurtenbach: Buster Posey is a Hall of Famer â thereâs no question about it Buster Posey retirement: The numbers and rules are clear â ⦠Following the ⦠Buster Posey homered on his first swing of 2021 and ended up putting together one of the finest offensive seasons of his career, earning the ⦠Posey had told major league teams that he planned to attend college. The pair met each other while attending Lee County High School. During an interview with NBC, they shared that they met when they took SATs. At Lee County High School in Georgia, he played for the USA Junior Olympic team and was state Player of the Year and an All-American. San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner and catcher Buster Posey celebrate the ⦠0:00. Giants legend Buster Posey officially retires, cites family, other reasons. Team: San Francisco Giants (majors) Born: March 27, 1987 in Leesburg, GA us Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 50th round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft from Lee County HS (Leesburg, GA) and the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (5th) of ⦠Posey, the oldest of four children. Posey said the Angels never made him an offer. He felt a similar sting when his college team fell short of a national championship in each of his three seasons at Florida State. Posey was selected by the Giants fifth overall in the first round of the 2008 draft out of Florida State, where in May 2008 he played all nine fielding positions in the same game. Kurtenbach: Buster Posey is a Hall of Famer â thereâs no question about it Buster Posey retirement: The numbers and rules are clear â ⦠During an interview with NBC, they shared that they met when they took SATs. At Florida State University, he was consensus National Player of the Year, an Academic All-American and signed for the largest bonus in ⦠Posey was selected by the Giants fifth overall in the first round of the 2008 draft out of Florida State, where in May 2008 he played all nine fielding positions in ⦠Buster Posey will walk away from baseball as one of the most accomplished catchers in major-league history. She was in her senior year while he was in his junior and at the time, they were just 17 / 18 when they starting hanging together. And we go back even further than that. Crawford goes on to discuss one of his favorite Buster Posey moments, which coincidentally, happens to be a favorite for many many Giants fans. Posey is retiring at the top of his game, having returned from a year off to hit 18 homers with a .889 OPS and make his seventh All-Star ⦠Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right ⢠Throws: Right 6-1, 213lb (185cm, 96kg) . Posey's career is not an out-of-nowhere success story. Former Giants pitcher Barry Zito, a 2012 postseason hero, posted a thread on Twitter praising Poseyâs level-headedness and poise in ⦠Kristen Posey, the wife of Buster Posey, was a high school sweetheart before they got married. But before he racked up all ⦠After his senior season at Lee County, Buster Posey was awarded the Player of the Year, the Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year, and many more awards by Georgia Gatorade. In 2005, the Angels selected Posey out of high school, in the 50th and final round. âBuster Posey hangs âem up. The batting average was his highest ⦠"During what ends up being an absolutely magical run to the world championship. That year he hit nine doubles, three triples, and seven home runs while setting school records for batting average (.544) and runs batted in (RBI) (46). Posey was selected by the Giants fifth overall in the first round of the 2008 draft out of Florida State, where in May 2008 he played all nine fielding positions in ⦠September 2, 2009: San Francisco Giants selected the contract of Buster Posey from Fresno Grizzlies. Posey's best season was 2012, when he hit .336/.408/.549 with 24 home runs in 610 plate appearances. However, when The Baby-Faced Assassin threw his second no hitter, on June 25, 2014, Posey was playing first base.On June 9, 2015, Posey was behind the plate when Chris ⦠Posey played Soccer, football, and basketball growing up, but he chose baseball. The usually reserved Giants legend found himself getting emotional when speaking about his wife, Kristen, who has been there every step of the way from Lee County High School games in Georgia to his time at Florida ⦠âThe reason Iâm retiring,â Posey said Thursday afternoon on the club level at Oracle Park, âis I ⦠He is the eldest of four children. Buster Posey is a strong lean athletic 6'1/180 RHP/SS from Leesburg, GA. Posey is already a polished four pitch pitcher with excellent athletic ability. Heâs one of the very top pitchers in the 2005 class. They were married in 2009 in Leesburg. National Team: us USA (WBC,18U) U.S. State: Georgia. Buster Posey is an American professional baseball player, who plays for the âSan Francisco Giants.â He got his nickname from his father, who also played professional baseball. Buster Posey hit .304/.390/.499 in 2021, good for a 140 OPS+ if that is indeed his final year, it's one of the best offensive final seasons ever via @Stathead : ⦠Right after high school, Buster was drafted in the 50th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball but chose to enroll in college instead of signing a professional contract. Kristen and Buster welcomed twins Lee Dempsey Posey and Addison Lynn Posey, who were born in 2011. "Busterâs been there my entire professional career. What an incredible career for a lifelong Giant,â former Oakland Athletics left-hander Dallas Braden wrote on Twitter. Buster Posey ready to move on from baseball, says farewell. Posey was recruited out of high school by Florida State to play shortstop, and he started all 65 games there for the Seminoles as a freshman. Posey was selected by the Giants fifth overall in the first round of the 2008 draft out of Florida State, where in May 2008 he played all nine fielding positions in ⦠His nickname âBusterâ come from his fatherâs childhood nickname. One, Aaron Hicks, a high school outfielder and alumnus of baseball's Urban Youth Academy in Compton, ... Ga., whom Tampa Bay picked over Florida State catcher Buster Posey. AT&T Park public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon, like every other fan of the San Francisco Giants , got caught up in the excitement when the team promoted Buster Posey from the minors May 29. High School: Lee County HS (Leesburg, GA) School: Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL) Debut: September 11, 2009 (Age 22-168d, 19,676th in major league history) vs. LAD 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2010 season Agents: CAA Sports . 1 of 7.