In 148 games, Posey had 78 runs scored, 178 hits (tied for eighth in the NL with David Wright), 39 doubles (tied for eighth with Yonder Alonso), 24 home runs, and 103 RBI (sixth).As you certainly know by now, the Giants just signed Buster Posey to an eight-year contract extension that guarantees he will be a Giant (unless the team trades him) through 2021 and that he will make at least $167 million during that period, including the $8 million he had previously agreed to be paid for 2013.Ĭliff Corcoran of Sports Illustrated writes that this signing is bad for free agency in the sense that teams will find it hard to get better through free agency, because the current trend is for teams to extend their best free agents through the peak seasons long before they reach free agency. On September 17, he had three hits, including a game-winning two-run home run against Wade Miley in a 3–2 victory over the Diamondbacks. He hit a game-winning three-run home run against Lance Lynn on August 7 in a 4–2 victory over the St. Two days later, he had three hits and four RBI, including a three-run home run against Clayton Richard in a 7–1 victory over the Padres. Four days later, he had four hits and three RBI, including a two-run home run against Cole Hamels in a 10-inning, 6–5 victory over the Phillies. On July 17, he had three hits and five RBI in a 9–0 victory over the Braves. 385 with 14 home runs and 60 RBI in the final 71 games of the season. 289 with 10 home runs and 43 RBI in 77 games before the All-Star break, Posey batted. He stated afterwards that the game had him feeling "as nervous as I've ever been on a baseball field." He played in the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, his first, on July 10, going 0-2 with a walk and a run scored. Posey started at catcher during Matt Cain's perfect game on June 13, 2012, the 22nd in major league history. 284 with 17 runs scored, 46 hits, five doubles, four home runs, and 21 RBI. As I said last week, I'm not out to vilify Scott." The collision led Major League Baseball to adopt rule 7.13, informally known as the "Buster Posey Rule," which states that "a runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate)." A runner violating the rule will be declared out, even if the fielder drops the ball. But in no way do I condone threats of any kind against Scott Cousins or his family. "If you hit them, you punish them and you punish yourself, but you have a chance of that ball coming out." He expressed regret over injuring Posey, saying "I certainly didn’t want him to get hurt." Cousins received threats from fans, but Posey denounced them: "I appreciate the continued support of Giants fans and others as I begin the process of working my way back. Cousins, who was not disciplined, said he collided with Posey intentionally in order to score. Posey suffered a fractured fibula and torn ligaments in his ankle, requiring season-ending surgery. On May 25, during a game against the Florida Marlins, Posey was injured during a collision with Scott Cousins at home plate as Cousins scored the eventual winning run on a sac fly in the 12th inning of a 7–6 Giants' loss. So, how much is Buster Posey worth at the age of 36 years old? Buster Posey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. Buster Posey Height, Weight & Measurements He is a member of famous Player with the age 36 years old group. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 27 March. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old? Popular As Discover Buster Posey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Buster Posey (Gerald Dempsey Posey III) was born on 27 March, 1987 in Leesburg, Georgia, United States, is an American baseball player.
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