Legend catcher Buster Posey (36) of the San Francisco Giants reported on his current situation after retirement. He’s been out of baseball for two years, but he’s never missed playing as a player.
Appearing on the baseball channel ‘Foul Territory’ on the 6th (Korean time), Posey said, “I still love baseball, and I love everything about baseball. He said, “I don’t miss playing baseball to be honest.” 메이저사이트
Posey continued, “The process of preparing for the game was painful every day. I’m hesitant to say that because I really appreciated the opportunity to play as a player, but I’m enjoying other things in my life right now.”
Although he has retired, his relationship with baseball continues. In September of last year, he joined the San Francisco Baseball Association, a group of San Francisco owners. As he became the first player-turned-club owner in the club’s history, he is also involved in club management.
“I remain connected to the San Francisco team and I am excited about the role I am playing now,” Posey said. He is not every day, but it is good that he can still have a voice.” The manager has no more time than the players. So no,” he replied.
Posey, who was nominated by San Francisco with the 5th overall pick in the 1st round in the 2008 draft, debuted in 2009 and played 1371 games in 12 major league seasons until 2021 with a batting average of 3.02, 1500 hits, 158 home runs, 729 RBIs, OPS .831, one club. it’s man Starting with the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year in 2010, he boasts of his career as the 2012 NL MVP, 7 All-Stars, 5 Silver Sluggers, and 1 batting title.
In particular, he led the team’s heyday as the main catcher who led San Francisco to win the World Series three times in 2010, 2012 and 2014. Prior to the 2013 season, he signed a 9-year, $167 million long-term extension with San Francisco. However, he surprised everyone by announcing his blitz retirement leaving a $22 million annual contract with a team option for 2022.
Even in 2021, his last season, he played 113 games with a batting average of 3.4, 120 hits, 18 homers and 56 RBIs with an OPS of .889 and was selected as an All-Star and was competitive enough to win the Silver Slugger Award. But he retired on his own at the relatively early age of 34. At the time, Posey said, “It was hard to enjoy baseball because I was fighting pain every day with an injury. He wants to spend more time with his family, which includes four children.”
Posey has earned a total of over $170 million during his playing career. During his active career, he participated as an early partner investor in a sports drink company, reportedly earning more than $150 million in dividends alone. Financial freedom was also one of the reasons for Posey’s early retirement.