Buster Posey, baseball player, 158 home runs, 2009-2021

Buster Posey

Born: 3/27/1987 in Leesburg, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-09-11 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 213 lbs

Full name: Gerald Dempsey Posey

Biography

Buster Posey, born in 1987, was a distinguished professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career from 2009 to 2021. As a primary position player, Posey played a total of 1,371 games, where he showcased his exceptional skills as a catcher and hitter. He concluded his career with 1,500 hits, 158 home runs, 729 RBIs, and an impressive batting average of .302. In addition to his offensive prowess, Posey demonstrated versatility on the base paths, recording 23 stolen bases throughout his career. Posey's contributions to the game extended beyond just his statistics. He was recognized for his outstanding performance early in his career, earning accolades such as MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie, Rookie of the Month, Rookie of the Year, and This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year. His talent and leadership on the field were further acknowledged by his seven All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier players of his era. Buster Posey's career coincided with a time of significant change in the game, and he left an indelible mark on the San Francisco Giants franchise, helping lead the team to three World Series championships in 2010, 2012, and 2014. His legacy in baseball is characterized by a combination of skill, sportsmanship, and a winning mentality, solidifying his place in the annals of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1371 4970 663 1500 293 9 158 729 23 540 721 0.302 0.372 0.460 0.831 15495.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
58 226 18 57 6 0 5 25 23 47 0.252

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 NLDS2 SFN 5 20 1 6 2 0 1 2 0 6 0.300
2016 NLWC SFN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2016 NLDS1 SFN 4 15 1 5 1 0 0 2 2 1 0.333
2014 NLCS SFN 5 20 3 4 0 0 0 3 2 3 0.200
2014 NLDS1 SFN 4 18 0 7 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.389
2014 WS SFN 7 26 1 4 0 0 0 2 3 3 0.154
2014 NLWC SFN 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.400
2012 NLCS SFN 7 26 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 6 0.154
2012 WS SFN 4 15 1 4 0 0 1 3 1 5 0.267
2012 NLDS2 SFN 5 19 3 4 0 0 2 5 3 4 0.211
2010 NLCS SFN 6 23 1 5 2 0 0 3 3 7 0.217
2010 WS SFN 5 20 2 6 0 0 1 2 1 6 0.300
2010 NLDS2 SFN 4 16 3 6 1 0 0 0 2 5 0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 229 201 1560 114 9 136
C 1093 1063 8359 540 44 51

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1093
First Base 229
Designated Hitter 31

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SFN NL $20,777,778
2015 SFN NL $16,500,000
2014 SFN NL $12,500,000
2013 SFN NL $8,000,000
2012 SFN NL $615,000
2011 SFN NL $575,000
Total Career Earnings $58,967,778

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 2006, 2007, 2008

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 1.0 420 0
2016 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 11.0 420 0
2015 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 84.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 152.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 3.0 420 0
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 422.0 448 20
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 40.0 448 0
2010 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 129.0 160 20