What happen to Buster Posey?
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Asked by: Kimberly Roberts
Buster Posey was at Oracle Park’s club level Thursday afternoon to announce his retirement as a baseball player. The 34-year-old, who helped the Giants win three World Series titles, is coming off his seventh All-Star season after opting out in 2020 to care for his family.
What has happened to Buster Posey?
Longtime San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey said the desire to spend more time with his family combined with the physical toll of playing catcher led him to retire Thursday following a 12-year MLB career. Posey, 34, was a seven-time All-Star, including in his final season when he hit . 304.
Did Buster Posey retire in 2021?
Catcher Buster Posey will reportedly announce his retirement Thursday, ending a fantastic 12-year run with the franchise, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly. Posey, 34, returned for the 2021 MLB season after opting out in 2020.
How much did Buster Posey get from body armor?
Forbes reported in 2013 that Posey owned significant equity in BodyArmor, a sports drink company Posey endorsed throughout his career that was bought by Coca-Cola Monday for $5.6 billion. Posey’s stake is unknown, but Sportico reports he likely received an “eight-figure” payout from the sale.
Who is leaving Giants?
Finishing 2021 with a record of 197-55, the best in baseball, the Giants have lost starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays, and versatile slugger Kris Bryant awaits a new contract as a free-agent.
How are Buster Posey’s twins doing?
The babies were born about eight weeks prematurely last Friday and Posey and his wife, Kristen, finalized the adoption on Thursday. Ada and Livvi are healthy but will need to spend time in neonatal intensive care and will have weakened immune systems for the next few months.
Where do buster poseys parents live?
They had twins (a son and a daughter) in 2011. They adopted twin girls in 2020. Posey and his family lived in the East Bay during his career. After announcing his retirement, Posey and his wife sold their East Bay home and moved back to their home state of Georgia to be closer to their relatives.
Where is Buster Posey’s wife from?
Leesburg
About Buster and Kristen
Kristen also hails from Leesburg, where she and Buster met while taking the SATs in high school. They were married in 2009 in Leesburg.
