Posey and Madison Bumgarner teamed up in Game 4 against the Texas Rangers to become the first rookie starting pitcher-catcher tandem in a World Series since Yogi Berra caught Spec Shea in 1947. 31, 2010 - Posey Goes Deep In Game 4 Of World Series He was called up again on May 29, 2010, going three for four with three RBIs and never looked back. In 17 at-bats with the Giants in 2009, Posey had two hits but he had grabbed the organization's attention. He'd have to wait eight more days before picking up his first major league hit on against Dodger pitcher Jeff Weaver. In his first at bat against Hiroki Kuroda, he struck out. He stepped right into the heated Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers rivalry. It was time to pack his bags in Fresno and head to the Big Leagues. Giants starting catcher Bengie Molina had been injured. Posey told reporters feeling he was "as nervous as I've ever been on a baseball field."Īfter quickly rising through the minor leagues after being drafted in 2008, Posey got the call every player young player dreams of. The final out was made by Astros pinch-hitter Jason Castro, who chopped a 1-2 pitch to third base where it was fielded and he was tossed out, setting off a wild celebration. He repeatedly asked for it up in the zone. Posey recognized early that Cain's fastball was lively. Fittingly, the man on the mound that night was Matt Cain. For Posey that perfect moment in time came on June 13 against the Houston Astros. It's the mastery of the game from behind the plate and calling a perfect game is the ultimate. If you ask a catcher what is the greatest moment during his career, invariably he won't talk about towering home runs. Here are five of the most memorable moments in his illustrious career. He was the 2010 NL Rookie of the Year and the 2012 NL MVP, while also earning four Silver Slugger Awards, one Gold Glove Award behind the plate, and one NL batting title. SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - Giants star Buster Posey's retirement announcement Thursday dropped the curtain on one of San Francisco's greatest sports eras.ĭuring his 12-year Major League career, he helped lead the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, 20.
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