Buster Posey

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Gerald "Buster" Demp Posey III (born March 27, 1987 in Leesburg, Georgia) is the starting catcher for the Florida State Seminoles. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants fifth overall in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.

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[edit] Early years

Posey attended Lee County High School. While there he was the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year, Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year, and an EA Sports All-American[1].

[edit] College career

Posey plays college baseball for the Florida State Seminoles under coach Mike Martin, Sr. He began his freshman year at FSU playing shortstop and moved to catcher before his sophomore season. After just one season of playing the position, Posey was a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award, awarded to the best catcher in college baseball. He finished behind Edward Easley of the Mississippi State Bulldogs[2]. In 2008, he was a finalist for both the Golden Spikes Award[3] and the Johnny Bench Award[4]. He was also named the 2008 Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year[5] and the best player in the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Tallahassee Regional.

[edit] MLB future

Posey was considered the best catcher available in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants with the fifth overall pick[6].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Buster Posey profile, seminoles.com
  2. ^ 2007 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award, Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission
  3. ^ Golden Spikes Award Official Website
  4. ^ 2008 Coleman Company-Johnny Bench Award Finalists Announced,Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission
  5. ^ Buster Posey Named Collegiate Baseball Player Of The Year, seminoles.com
  6. ^ Giants take catcher with top pick

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