“And the reason I’m retiring is I want to be able to do more stuff from February to November with my family. I think it really allowed me to - not that you don’t give it your all - but really, really empty the tank this year like I never have before. Just gave myself some space in my mind to be OK with deciding otherwise if I wanted to keep playing. “Well, I kind of went into this last season feeling like it might be my last. The first was why he retired and when he came to the conclusion. “I’m so very humbled to have played a part in some of those memories,” Posey said.Īfter the statement, Posey took questions. Posey finished his statement by saying baseball is about time spent with family and friends and memories made doing so.
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Posey reflected on his favorite moments with the Giants including Madison Bumgarner’s final five innings of the 2014 World Series, Sergio Romo closing out the 2012 World Series and Matt Cain’s perfect game. And I also hope that’s worked the other way.” “And that sense of community is something we as players could feel in the ballpark when we took the field each night. “The Giants fan base is more than just fans. “I feel very fortunate to have made some of those friendships over the years and I look forward to them lasting for years to come.” “You make certain friends throughout the years that you know will last beyond the game,” Posey said. “I know how fortunate I am to have spent the first 10 years playing underneath you.”Īlong with Gabe Kapler and officials from the new regime.
“Thank you for being leaders for such a long time,” Posey said. Santiago Mejia / The ChronicleĪlso, Bruce Bochy, Brian Sabean, Bobby Evans and Ron Wotus, all of whom were in attendance. Posey is a seven-time All-Star catcher who has won three World Series championships with the San Francisco Giants. Without you I might have been done five years ago,” Posey said.īuster Posey announces his retirement from Major League Baseball during a news conference at Oracle Park, Thursday, Nov. Being your dad is the greatest joy in my life” - and other family members and gave thanks to many Giants employees including the marketing and PR departments as well as the training staff. Posey mentioned his kids - “We’re so blessed to have kind caring and empathetic children. “I know these years on the West Coast will be some of our fondest, and I’m so excited to continue sharing a life with you and watching our kids grow.” I think even more importantly thanks for being there on some of the lower ones. “Thanks for being there with me to celebrate all the great moments. “Most importantly, thank you for being an amazing mom to our kids, thank you for the love and support from the first game to the last. “First I’d like to thank the woman sitting up here with me today, Kristen,” Posey said.
The couple has another set of twins, Lee and Addison, who are 10.īuster Posey announces his retirement from baseball. Posey and his wife, Kristen, had adopted twin baby girls, Ada and Livvi, born prematurely during the pandemic. The 34-year-old, who helped the Giants win three World Series titles, is coming off his seventh All-Star season after opting out in 2020 to care for his family. Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle Show More Show Lessīuster Posey was at Oracle Park’s club level Thursday afternoon to announce his retirement as a baseball player. Santiago Mejia/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 2 of2īuster Posey announces his retirement from Major League Baseball during a news conference at Oracle Park, Thursday, Nov. 1 of2 Buster Posey announces his retirement from Major League Baseball during a news conference at Oracle Park, Thursday, Nov.
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