Buster Posey

Former Prospect Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
2006-2021 (2009-2021)
Proper Name
Gerald Dempsey Posey
Nickname
Hum Buss
Pronunciation
BUH-ster POH-zee
Positions
C (1228) ... 1B (241) ... DH (31)
Height / Weight
6-1 / 213
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
March 27,1987   Age:  39.074
High School
Lee County (Leesburg,GA)
Colleges
Florida State University (Tallahassee,FL)
Signing Bonus
$ 3,500,000
Service Time
10.161 (2021)
Contract Info
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
poseb001
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Brother of Jack Posey ... Brother of Jess Posey   [2005] Gatorade Player of the Year for Georgia   [2008] Golden Spikes award winner as best amateur baseball player in US ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#5 overall) by the San Francisco Giants   [2010] Topps All-Star Rookie ... World Series Champion with San Francisco Giants   [2012] Caught Matt Cain's on June 13,2012 ... World Series Champion with San Francisco Giants   [2014] World Series Champion with San Francisco Giants   [2017] Played for United States in World Baseball Classic   [2019] Winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (Character and Integrity)
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Draft Instances

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yearrndovlphasedraft teamsignedsign datepossourceregionschoolschool divschool typeclassslot valuebonusscoutsnotes
2005501496June-RegLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimNo PHSGALee County (Leesburg,GA)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A 
200815June-RegSan Francisco GiantsYes CCollegeFLFlorida StateNCAA 14YearjrPremiumPremiumSean O'Connor 
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