Watch: Buster Posey has his jersey retired by Florida State baseball
Watch: Buster Posey has his jersey retired by Florida State baseball
Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat
Former Florida State Seminole, Gerald Dempsey Posey III, better known as Buster Posey has been named the San Francisco Giants’ latest president of baseball operations. The decision comes shortly after the team’s former president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi was dismissed after failing to reach the postseason for the third consecutive year.
Posey retired from MLB following the Giants’ franchise-record 107-win campaign in 2021. Posey joined the Giants’ front office in 2022, and the Giants have failed to reach similar heights since. In the three seasons since Posey’s departure, the Giants have gone 81-81, 79-83, and 80-82 respectively.
In a statement following the announcement of Posey’s new position, club chairman Greg Johnson said, “We feel that Buster is the perfect fit. Buster has the demeanor, intelligence and drive to do this job, and we are confident he and [manager] Bob Melvin will work together to bring back winning baseball to San Francisco.”
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Posey’s Florida State stats:
Before being selected fifth overall in the 2008 MLB draft, Posey was a star at Florida State. During his third and final season in Tallahassee, Posey slashed .463/.566/.879 and reached base in 67 consecutive games, a program record. He also totaled 26 home runs and 93 RBI that year. While Posey was primarily a catcher once he reached the Major Leagues, he actually spent most of his college career as a shortstop.
In light of his standout 2008 season, Posey earned a myriad of accolades:
Dick Howser TrophyGolden Spikes AwardJohnny Bench AwardBrooks Wallace AwardAmerica Baseball Coaches Association National Player of the YearCollegiate Baseball National Player of the Year AwardRawlings Gold Glove AwardACC Player of the YearFirst-Team All-American
In 2023, Posey became just the fourth former Seminole to have his jersey retired.
Buster Posey’s MLB stats:
Posey continued to dominate at the MLB level, winning three World Series titles with the San Francisco Giants (2010, 2012, 2014). He was named National League Rookie of the Year in 2010, won National League MVP and Comeback Player of the Year in 2012, and earned All-Star honors seven times throughout his career. He earned five Silver Sluggers and a Gold Glove as well.
Posey finished his career with a .302 batting average, .372 on-base percentage, and .460 slugging percentage, good for an .831 OPS and 129 OPS+. While Posey’s career was shorter than most of his caliber, many consider Posey to be a lock for the Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible. Posey was one of the few catchers in the 2010s able to put up consistent offensive numbers.
What does a president of baseball operations do?
A president of baseball operations essentially gets final say on baseball personnel decisions. While many general managers are also presidents of baseball operations, that is not always the case. In the case of the Giants, while Posey is the new president of baseball operations, the general manager is still Pete Putila.
While Posey will manage player personnel, Putila, as the GM, will likely handle all business, legal, and coaching affairs for the club.
Does Posey have any front office experience?
Yes, but not a lot. Posey joined the Giants’ front office in 2022, and was reportedly instrumental in the Giants’ recent six-year extension of third baseman Matt Chapman. Although his front office experience is limited, many former players have gone on to have illustrious front office careers. Posey’s baseball acumen is held in high regard around MLB, and his lack of experience should not play a major factor in his ability to accomplish his goals.
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