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<h2>Early Life and High School Achievements</h2>
<p>Buster Posey, an American professional <a href="/biography/buster-posey">baseball player</a>, is best known for his role as a catcher with the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in Leesburg, Georgia, Posey developed his athletic talents early, participating in four sports during high school. In baseball, he stood out particularly for his skills in both pitching and hitting.</p>

<p>Posey’s physical attributes include a height of 6 feet 1 inch and a weight of approximately 215 pounds (98 kg). He bats and throws right-handed and has also played first base at times for the Giants.</p>

<h2>College Career and MLB Draft</h2>
<p>Pursuing higher education and athletics, Posey attended Florida State University, where he transitioned to the catcher position. His collegiate performance garnered national attention, culminating in him receiving the Golden Spikes Award in 2008, an honor given to the top amateur baseball player in the United States. That same year, he was selected fifth overall by the San Francisco Giants in the MLB Draft.</p>

<h2>Major League Debut and Rise to Prominence</h2>
<p>Posey made his MLB debut in 2009. After starting the 2010 season in the minor leagues, he was called up to the majors later that year. He became the Giants’ regular catcher after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengie_Molina">veteran</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengie_Molina">Bengie Molina</a> was traded to the Texas Rangers—a team the Giants would later face and defeat in the 2010 World Series.</p>

<p>As a rookie in the 2010 season, Posey posted impressive statistics: 18 home runs, a .305 batting average, and 67 runs batted in (RBIs). His performance earned him the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year award. He played a crucial role during the postseason, catching every inning of the playoffs as the Giants secured the World Series title.</p>

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<h2>Injury and Resurgence</h2>
<p>In 2011, Posey's momentum was temporarily halted due to a serious injury sustained in a home-plate collision with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cousins">Scott Cousins</a> of the Florida Marlins. The injury caused him to miss the remainder of the season. However, he made a remarkable comeback in 2012, earning a .336 batting average to win the NL batting title. He became only the second San Francisco Giant to win the title and was named the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) that same season.</p>

<h2>World Series Victories and Defensive Excellence</h2>
<p>Posey helped lead the Giants to a second championship title in 2012 as they swept the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. He later earned his third World Series ring in 2014 when the Giants triumphed over the Kansas City Royals. In 2016, Posey's defensive prowess was recognized with his first Gold Glove Award, marking him as the best defensive catcher that season.</p>

<h2>Contract, Earnings, and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Posey's contract with the San Francisco Giants was notable for its duration and value, especially given his experience level at the time. The 8-year deal was worth $159 million and included a $7 million signing bonus, averaging $19.8 million annually. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $10.5 million.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Off-Field Activities</h2>
<p>Posey is married to Kristen Posey, whom he began dating in 2009. The couple has twins and resides in East Bay during the MLB season, returning to Georgia in the off-season. Posey's sister, Samantha, was also a standout athlete, playing softball at Valdosta State University and once hitting for the home run cycle in a doubleheader in 2011.</p>

<p>Outside of baseball, Posey maintains a modest media presence. He occasionally appears in commercials and engages fans through his verified Twitter account, @BusterPosey. He also has a player profile on the baseball analytics website FanGraphs, where fans and analysts can track his performance metrics.</p>

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