Buster Posey
Posey's 2012 MVP season stands as one of the finest offensive campaigns by a catcher in the modern era, anchoring a .336 average with an OPS+ of 132 while calling the shots for a World Series champion. That peak represented the pinnacle of a career defined by clutch hitting and elite game management behind the plate.
The numbers tell the story of consistent excellence: a .302 career average across 13 seasons, with seven All-Star selections and five Silver Sluggers validating his status as the premier offensive catcher of the 2010s. His career OPS+ of 107 might seem modest, but context matters — catching is a demanding position that typically drains offensive production over time.
Posey's legacy extends beyond individual statistics to championship moments, serving as the steady hand behind three Giants World Series titles. His combination of offensive consistency and defensive leadership defined an era of Giants baseball, making him the rare catcher who could influence games with both his bat and his baseball IQ.
Career · Batting
12 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SF | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | .118 | .235 | 31 |
| 2010 | SF | 108 | 406 | 18 | 67 | .305 | .862 | 118 |
| 2011 | SF | 45 | 162 | 4 | 21 | .284 | .756 | 105 |
| 2012 | SF | 148 | 530 | 24 | 103 | .336 | .957 | 132 |
| 2013 | SF | 148 | 520 | 15 | 72 | .294 | .821 | 115 |
| 2014 | SF | 147 | 547 | 22 | 89 | .311 | .854 | 122 |
| 2015 | SF | 150 | 557 | 19 | 95 | .318 | .849 | 118 |
| 2016 | SF | 146 | 539 | 14 | 80 | .288 | .796 | 108 |
| 2017 | SF | 140 | 494 | 12 | 67 | .320 | .861 | 115 |
| 2018 | SF | 105 | 398 | 5 | 41 | .284 | .741 | 102 |
| 2019 | SF | 114 | 405 | 7 | 38 | .257 | .688 | 91 |
| 2021 | SF | 113 | 395 | 18 | 56 | .304 | .889 | 122 |
| Career | 1371 | 4970 | 158 | 729 | .302 | — | — | |
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