Did Buster Posey Retire?
Yes, Did Retire
Buster Posey
Baseball • Also known as: Gerald Dempsey Posey III
Date of birth: March 27, 1987
Career started: September 11, 2009
When did Buster Posey retire?
Buster Posey did retire on November 4, 2021. Retired after 12 years
Why did Buster Posey retire?
Buster Posey retired from professional baseball in 2021 after 12 seasons with the san francisco giants. currently serves as president of baseball operations for the giants.
Biography
Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey III is an American baseball executive and former professional baseball catcher. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball career with the San Francisco Giants (2009-2019, 2021), winning three World Series championships. Posey was named National League MVP in 2012 when he won the batting title with a .336 average. Known for his exceptional hitting and defensive skills, he was a seven-time All-Star and won one Gold Glove Award. After retiring in 2021, he joined the Giants ownership group in 2022 and was named President of Baseball Operations in 2024.
Teams/Organizations
- San Francisco Giants (2009-2019, 2021)
Achievements
- World Series champion (2010, 2012, 2014)
- NL Most Valuable Player (2012)
- NL Rookie of the Year (2010)
- 7× MLB All-Star (2012, 2013, 2015–2018, 2021)
- Gold Glove Award (2016)
- 5× Silver Slugger Award (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2021)
- NL batting champion (2012)
- 2× NL Comeback Player of the Year (2012, 2021)
- NL Hank Aaron Award (2012)
- World Baseball Classic champion (2017)
Retirement Status
Retired from professional baseball in 2021 after 12 seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Currently serves as President of Baseball Operations for the Giants.
Last updated: June 20, 2025
