Buster Posey is an American former professional baseball player who played for the San Francisco Giants for his entire twelve-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, from 2009 until his retirement at the end of the 2021 season. His position on the field was a catcher. In the first round of the 2008 MLB draft, he was selected by the Giants with the fifth overall pick.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Buster Posey |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 Years Old |
| Birth Date | March 27, 1987 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Birth Nation | USA |
| Place Of Birth | Leesburg, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | American-White |
| Father | Gerald Dempsey Posey II |
| Mother | Traci Posey |
| Sisters | Samantha |
| Brothers | Jess and Jack |
| High School | Lee County High School |
| College / University | Florida State College |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Kristen |
| Children | Lee and Addison |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net Worth | $50 Million |
| Source of Wealth | Baseball Career |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 97 KG |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Current Club | Retired (Previously San Francisco Giants) |
| Position | Catcher |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Religion | Christian |
Buster Posey Age, Biography
Buster Posey was born on March 27, 1987, in Leesburg, Georgia, United States. He is of American nationality and of American-White ethnicity. In 2024, he celebrated his 37th birthday. Gerald Dempsey Posey II (father) and Traci Posey (mother) are his parents. He was the parents’ eldest child, with a sister named Samantha Posey and two brothers named Jess and Jack Posey. He and his family were raised as Methodist Christians. Posey has a Methodist minister for an uncle and a Duke University camp minister for an aunt.
He went to Lee County High School and participated in football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Posey pitched and played shortstop as a junior at Lee County High School. In his senior year, he batted.462 with 40 RBIs and 14 home runs, setting a school record. Posey was named Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year, Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year, EA Sports All-American, and Baseball America All-American following his senior season. He graduated from high school with a 3.94-grade point average, placing fourth out of 302 students.
Buster Posey Height & Weight
Buster Posey is a talented baseball player who stands 1.85 m tall and weighs 97 kg. His eyes are hazel green, and his hair is dark brown. His chest measurement is 40 inches, his waist measurement is 32 inches, and his biceps measurement is 15 inches.
Buster Posey’s Wife
Buster Posey is happily married. On January 10, 2009, he married his high school sweetheart, Kristen. The couple met during their senior year of high school while taking the SATs. They met at the senior prom after Buster requested Kristen, and they have been dating ever since. Buster and Kristen dated for four years before marrying. In 2011, they had twins (a son, Lee, and a daughter, Addison).
In 2020, they will adopt twin girls. During his career, Posey and his family lived in the East Bay. Posey and his wife sold their East Bay home and relocated to Georgia to be closer to their relatives after announcing their retirement.
Buster Posey’s Net Worth 2024
Buster Posey is a retired American professional baseball catcher with a net worth of $50 million as of February 2024. He has endorsement deals with various brands and is the Toyota brand ambassador. He can be seen in commercials for the brand.
