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Buster Posey

San Francisco Giants

1987/03/27 24

6-1 220

Leesburg, GA

R / R

3

the San Francisco Giants in 2008 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 45 162 17 46 5 0 4 21 18 30 3 0 .284 .368 .389
career Total 160 585 76 172 28 2 22 88 48 89 3 2 .294 .353 .462

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Boasts a fantastic eye at the plate with above-average power and the ability to drive in plenty of runs. Doesn't strike out a lot, relative to his walks. Can also play first base.
Flaws
  • Needs to continue to work on commanding a pitching staff and calling a good game from behind the plate. Must also improve his footwork back there.
Career Potential
  • Offensive catcher with huge upside.
  • AwardsNL - Rookie of the YearCollege Baseball - Dick Howser Trophy (Top player)USA Baseball - Golden Spikes Award (Top amateur baseball player in the country)

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 11, 2011 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (left leg injury).
May 26, 2011 Left leg injury, 15-day DL.
May 13, 2011 Missed 1 game (head injury).
May 12, 2011 Head injury, day-to-day.
August 30, 2010 Missed 2 games (strained left elbow).
August 29, 2010 Strained left elbow, day-to-day.
May 29, 2010 Recalled from Fresno (AAA).
April 2, 2010 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
September 2, 2009 Contract purchased from Fresno (AAA).
March 29, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.

Trades

June 5, 2008 Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (5th overall) in 2008.

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