Buster Posey believes that spending more time with his loved ones and managing his health are the reasons he decided to retire. (1:52).
Posey explains why he decided to retire (1:52).
Buster Posey, a long-time San Francisco Giants player, said that he wanted to spend more time with his family and the physical toll of playing catch led him to give up on a 12-year-long career.
Posey (34), was a seven-time All-Star. He also hit.304 in his last season. Posey is the only catcher to reach.300 in his final season.
Posey stated that he wants to do more things with his family from February through November. It's physically harder now. It is difficult to enjoy it when you are dealing with physical pain.
"It was becoming a point where things I enjoyed were no longer as enjoyable."
His wife Kristen was with him, Giants chairman Greg Johnson and team president Larry Baer. Farhan Zaidi, president of baseball operations, was also there.
Zaidi turned to Posey at one point to ask a question.
"Is that a sure thing?" He laughed. "I had to inquire."
Pete Rose is the only other MLB player to have won Rookie of The Year (2010), MVP (2012), and three World Series rings (2010-2012, '14).
Posey decided to not play last year due to the pandemic. According to him, the time off was a key factor in his decision to end this season.
Posey stated that "it allowed me to... really really empty the tank this past year like I have never before." Posey said that the year off played a part in his decision.
Posey was asked what he would miss the most about the game. He said that he will miss the camaraderie and excitement of winning a great match.
He said that his family and the physical toll from the game were the main reasons he didn't give up during the year.
Posey's rule change will be remembered after he was run down at the plate by Scott Cousins, Marlins outfielder. This happened in an April 2011 game. Posey sustained a fractured fibula, as well as torn ligaments in the ankle. The league established several new rules in 2014 to prevent home plate collisions.
Posey was tied for third in league history with three no-hitters. He is one of only eight catchers to have been selected to play in five All-Star games and to win an MVP. Five of the seven other catchers are in the Hall of Fame.
Posey returned to the field to show himself that he can still perform well after a disappointing 2019. His OPS was.688.
Posey stated that he will move back to Georgia with his family. However, the Giants assured him that he would be able to play a part in the team's success if he so chooses.
Posey stated, "I'll miss people, number one." "I will miss not being able to share the common goal or objective that started back in February and continues until October.
"I will always remember the Giants organization in my head. I can't even tell you in what capacity at the moment. Personally, I am very grateful that we had the season we did this year.
Posey will retire with just 1,500 big league hits, and 158 home runs. In five years, he'll be eligible to the Hall of Fame.
