{"id":5537,"date":"2022-03-20T14:01:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-20T08:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networthgain.com\/?p=5537"},"modified":"2024-01-15T16:59:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T10:59:09","slug":"buster-posey-net-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networthgain.com\/buster-posey-net-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Bio: Buster Posey Net Worth, Nickname, Parents, and MLB Career"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most famous catchers in the MLB is Buster Posey. He is a former professional baseball player<\/a> in the United States who was named an All-Star seven times. He showed his talent from high school to minor and major league baseball. But what will Buster Posey’s total worth<\/strong> be in 2024? Let’s find out.<\/p>\n

Buster Posey Net Worth- $50 Million<\/strong><\/h2>\n

He became a millionaire by signing contracts with famous MLB teams. Buster Posey’s net worth is more than $50 million <\/strong>now. His yearly salary earnings are $22 million<\/strong>. His all-time MLB earnings are estimated to be $154 million.<\/p>\n

Salary Accumulation Chart:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Total Salary Earned From:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n$154\u00a0Million<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Annual Salary:\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n$11.8 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Highest Paid Season 2018<\/b>:<\/strong><\/td>\n$21.4 million<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Debut Season Salary<\/b>:<\/strong><\/td>\n$6 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Salary Earned From San Jose Giants:<\/strong><\/td>\n$150 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Buster Posey Biography: Family, MLB Contracts, Stats, Awards, and More…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Birth & Nickname:<\/strong><\/span> He was born on March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia. The full name of this man is Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey III. His nickname<\/strong> is “Hum Buss,” or “Buster.” <\/span><\/p>\n

Parents:<\/strong><\/span> He is the son of his father, Gerald Dempsey Posey II, and his mother, Traci Posey. His parents had four children, and he was the oldest of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

High School:<\/strong><\/span> From the early years of his life, he played football, basketball, and soccer. However, baseball was his main sport, and he advanced his career with this sport. During his early life, he went to Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia. He played in the positions of pitcher and shortstop. In his junior year of high school, he batted nine doubles, three triples, and seven home runs while setting school records for batting average (.544) and runs batted in (RBI) (46). In his senior year, he batted.462 with 40 RBIs, setting a school record with 14 home runs. <\/span>He was recognized as the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year, the Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year, an EA Sports All-American, and a Baseball America All-American.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"BusterCollege Career: <\/span><\/strong>At the college level of baseball, he went to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Here, he played for the Florida State Seminoles team. His college career recognition includes a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American in his freshman year, a Johnny Bench Award, a Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year award, a Dick Howser Trophy, and a Golden Spikes Award.<\/span><\/p>\n

MLB Teams:<\/span> <\/strong>Posey started to turn over the chapter of his professional phase of life in 2009, and the chapter was closed in 2021. <\/span>This successfully ended his minor league career and put him on the path to a major league career. He played for the San Jose Giants, California League, and Fresno Grizzlies during his minor league career.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contract Extention: <\/strong><\/span>The MLB debut of this man was with the San Francisco Giants on September 11, 2009. He played his entire MLB career with this team.<\/span><\/p>\n

This man also got the chance to represent his national team. As a member of the USA national baseball team, he took part in the 2017 World Baseball Classic and brought the honor of the national win with the gold medal.<\/span><\/p>\n

He passed through the golden part of his career in 2010, 2012, and 2014. His outstanding performance in both of these seasons led the team to the World Series championship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Retirement:<\/strong><\/span> He appeared on the field of the MLB for the last time in his career on October 3, 2021, as a player for the San Francisco Giants. <\/span>He said goodbye to professional baseball with an official announcement on November 4, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stats:<\/strong><\/span> The MLB career statistics of this man are batting average.302, hits.150, home runs 158, RBI 729, WAR 44.9, AB 4970, R 663, SB 23, OBP.372, SLG.460, OPS.831, and OPS+ 129<\/span><\/p>\n

Awards: <\/span><\/b>He became an All-Star in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021 for the seventh time. He was a celebrated part of the World Series championship-winning teams in 2010, 2012, and 2014. In 2012, he won the honor of being the NL MVP. He won the title of NL Rookie of the Year in 2010. He received the honor of the Gold Glove Award in 2016. Buster received the Silver Slugger Award five times: in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2021. He was named the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2015 and 2016 for the first two times. He received the honor of the Fielding Bible Award in 2015 and 2016 a total of three times.<\/p>\n

In 2012, he won the NL Hank Aaron Award. He became the NL Comeback Player of the Year in 2012 and 2021 for the first two times. He was part of the winning team that won the NL batting championship in 2012. In 2021, he made his name on the all-MLB second team. He got the honor of the Golden Spikes Award in 2008. He won the Dick Howser Trophy in 2008.<\/p>\n

Wife and Children: <\/strong><\/span>Buster Posey took his high school sweetheart, Kristen Posey, as a partner in his conjugal life. On January 10, 2009, he and she agreed to marry. In the family of Buster Posey and Kristen Posey, they have four children. They are two twins; a son, Lee Dempsey Posey, and a daughter, Addison Lynn Posey, from their conjugal life in 2011; and the twin girls, Livvi Posey and Ada Posey, from their adoption in 2020. The couple first met at the time of their studies at Lee County High School. The family lives in the East Bay year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n

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