Story Links. PHILADELPHIA -- — Buster Posey had his first multihomer game in nearly five years, Alex Dickerson and Wilmer Flores connected during a six-run eighth inning and … Posey and manager Gabe Kapler said they could hear conversations in the seats. Posey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's spring game against the Rangers due to right hip tightness, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.. PUBLISHED: April 24, 2021 at 2:36 p.m. | UPDATED: April 24, 2021 at 2:37 p.m. Short highlights Giants backstop Buster Posey's early-season power stroke and it's sustainability all season. Osborn, a first-year player at Louisiana, spent four years at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, earning Southland Conference honors in 2018. Buster Posey, Evan Longoria help Giants bust out in 12-0 romp over Rockies. Barring something exceptional, 2021 will be the final year Posey dons a Giants uniform. The former Florida State All-American became the first player in San Francisco Giants history Friday night to catch 1,000 games. After opting out of the 2020 season, Posey is off to quite the start in 2021, with Tuesday serving as his best game of the season. In addition to Posey, look for the Giants to acquire a veteran backup to compete with Tromp for the second catcher spot on the 2021 roster. At 34 years old, there is a lot new in Buster Posey’s game. Story Links LAFAYETTE - Drake Osborn has been named to the Buster Posey Award Watch List, given to the top Division I collegiate catcher. Posey Will Help on Both Offense and Defense. Buster Posey's returning presence gives the San Francisco Giants an important veteran vibe behind the plate and in the lineup that they were missing without the six-time All-Star last year, when Posey opted out of the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season. The most obvious place to start is the mere fact he is playing again after caring for his family and adopted twins during the pandemic in 2020. A total of 69 catchers were nominated for the award by their coaches. Posey, who is now hitting .316 on the season, homered twice and recorded three hits. Thomas is one of 69 catchers named to the watch list and one of three from the Big 12 Conference. He attended Florida State University, where he began playing the catcher and first base positions. MLB Network published this video item, entitled “Buster Posey talks returning to play in 2021” – below is their description. The day was an important one for the Giants, who hope … Posey didn’t play after he and wife Kristin adopted premature newborn girls and chose to stay home to help care for them. D.J. Since Posey was drafted, the team did not finish with one of the ten worst baseball records until 2017. Buster Posey. Zack Wheeler on not being able to … No runners on, two outs, bottom of … SAN FRANCISCO - Buster Posey’s returning presence gives the San Francisco Giants an important veteran vibe behind the plate and in the lineup that … Posey suffered a left elbow contusion during Saturday's loss to the Marlins and is considered day-to-day, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. Gerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey III (born March 27, 1987) is an American professional baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB).. Posey was born in Leesburg, Georgia.He played four sports in high school; when playing baseball, he excelled at hitting and pitching. Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-1, 213lb (185cm, 96kg) . 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