Buster Posey

Date of Birth: March 27, 1987

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey III is a retired American professional baseball catcher, born on March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia. Posey played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the San Francisco Giants, from 2009 to 2021. Renowned for his exceptional skills both behind the plate and at bat, Posey is considered one of the greatest catchers of his generation. He led the Giants to three World Series championships in 2010, 2012, and 2014. Among his numerous accolades, he won the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year award in 2010 and the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2012. Posey announced his retirement from baseball on November 4, 2021, citing family reasons and the physical demands of the game. Beyond his on-field achievements, Posey is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in pediatric cancer research.

5 Interesting Facts about Buster Posey

1. Buster Posey was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in both baseball and football.

2. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 50th round of the 2005 MLB Draft but chose to attend Florida State University instead.

3. Posey won the Golden Spikes Award in 2008, which is given to the best amateur baseball player in the United States.

4. He is the first catcher in MLB history to hit a grand slam in the postseason, achieving this feat during the 2012 NLDS.

5. Posey is heavily involved in philanthropy, particularly with the Buster and Kristen Posey Fund, which supports pediatric cancer research.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Buster Posey

1. “You don’t play for the awards, you play to win.”

2. “It’s just one of those things where you have to keep grinding.”

3. “I try to keep it simple: just go out and play hard.”

4. “I feel like I’m always learning. The game is always teaching you something.”

5. “The most important thing is to stay focused and not get caught up in what you can’t control.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Buster Posey’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $50 million.

Children

Buster Posey and his wife, Kristen Posey, have four children. They welcomed twins, a son named Lee Dempsey Posey and a daughter named Addison Lynn Posey, in 2011. In 2020, the couple adopted twin girls, Ada and Livvi.