Buster Posey American Baseball Player From Leesburg
Buster Posey · baseball player and general manager · American
Biography
American baseball player Buster Posey was born on 27 March 1987 in Leesburg. His club career on record includes San Francisco Giants (2009–2021) and Florida State Seminoles baseball (2006–2008).
Early life
He studied at Lee County High School and Florida State University.
Career
He is registered as a catcher. He started out at Florida State Seminoles baseball in 2006, according to the records. Beyond Florida State Seminoles baseball, he has played for San Francisco Giants. San Francisco Giants is where he stayed longest, 2009 to 2021. At San Francisco Giants (2009–2021), his team-mates on record include Hunter Pence.
Recognition
Buster Posey received the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2023. Further recognition came with the Dick Howser Trophy (2008) and a Golden Spikes Award (2008). Altogether, 11 wins are listed.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Florida State Seminoles baseball | Catcher |
| 2009–2021 | San Francisco Giants | Catcher |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2019 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | Won | |
| 2016 | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Hank Aaron Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Major League Baseball All-Star | Won | |
| 2012 | Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Silver Slugger Award | Won | |
| 2010 | Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2008 | Dick Howser Trophy | Won | |
| 2008 | Golden Spikes Award | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Lee County High School and Florida State University.
Buster Posey on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 332K @busterposey
- Engagement rate
- 6.15% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 20,125
- Average comments
- 259 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Buster Posey?
Buster Posey is 39 years old, born on 27 March 1987 in Leesburg.
What is Buster Posey known for?
Buster Posey is a catcher who has played for San Francisco Giants and Florida State Seminoles baseball.
How tall is Buster Posey?
Buster Posey is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Buster Posey’s nationality?
Buster Posey is American, born in Leesburg.
Has Buster Posey won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q971912), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Cbl62 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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