Buster Posey: The Comeback Kid

[@patrickcarrillo714]

Buster Posey should be a first ballot Hall of Famer especially for his position

[@alcidesrios7222]

Career 300 hitter as a catcher. That’s amazing

[@ericwisniewski2636]

Funny seeing people online saying he’s got no chance I think he will be first ballot

[@IncredibleFulk1]

I’ll never forget all Buster Posey has done for the Giants. His 2012 season is the very definition of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Much like Tim Lincecum before him, his career maybe short but it left a huge impact. To win as many awards in his first few years is insane. I’ll miss him. Now we only have both Brandons, Crawford and Belt, left from the Even Year Giants left. I’ll be heartbroken when Crawford retires.

[@splashgod2509]

Please don't say his career was short. He had 8 hall of fame caliber seasons in his career which is way more than Timmy

[@royalgecko5683]

Hopefully we can bring MadBum and Sandoval home, so they can retire in orange and black

[@IncredibleFulk1]

@@splashgod2509 Yeah that’s true.

[@wojtek5032]

@@splashgod2509 also the shelf life for catcher is a lot shorter than other position so if you compare him to other catchers it’s not too short of a career

[@homelessjesse9453]

Posey was the last one from the magical 2010 season.

[@scottnotpilgrim]

Baseball won't feel the same without him

[@willtatis9492]

For real

[@adipsous]

As a Giants fan...so many complicated feelings, love, mainly.

[@knaacku]

I have always been a big fan of Buster, mainly for his unmatched humility. No matter how much success followed him, he always stayed both confident in his ability but understated and humble at the same time. Even as a young player receiving national attention, he would never let it get to his head, often deflecting or crediting his success to his teammates and his family. It was often missed how generous with their time and money Buster and his wife were to local Bay Area philanthropic opportunities because to them, it was just a way to give back and NEVER a photo opportunity. If Buster announced next season would be his last, most stadiums the Giants traveled to would have a ring kissing sendoff to Buster. I am sad as a Giants fan that we did not get that chance in SF to say thank you and goodbye as fans, but honestly, this is the most fitting way for Buster to end his career. Instead of basking in the spotlight all next season, he let the historic franchise season and career season of 2021 speak for itself and for that to be the mark he leaves on MLB. We will miss you, Buster; thank you for all you have done in the Bay Area. I am excited to see what is next for you!

[@Laniccal]

Buster should be first ballot. One of my favorite players, and as a Giants fan, I hope that he can come back to the organization in some capacity.

[@blakez6273]

If he isn't first ballot, then BBWA voting needs to go lol

[@SportStorm23]

My voice might sound a little different and that's because I recorded this while I was sick. Also, I'm going to try to upload 1 video every week for the rest of the year, so hopefully I can stick to that. I hope you enjoy the video! Edit: Looks like my claim of “Buster Posey would be the first to win 2 MLB comeback player of the years” is wrong as Francisco Liriano did it. But that doesn’t take away from Posey’s story.

[@markusabelius]

your voice sounds fine as in other videos. also, are you secretly the same guy as Company Man?

[@SportStorm23]

@Markus Abelius lol no I’m not, but it’s crazy that so many people have asked me

[@joeblow9657]

FWIW, I didn't notice a difference. Hope you're feeling better!!

[@kurdt_patrick]

Francisco Liriano was a former giants farm hand also

[@agentcalifornia3587]

Not only was Posy one of the greatest Giants of all time, the comeback kid, and a true inspiration on the field, but his efforts in the community off the field shouldn’t go overlooked. From being a huge part of the Junior Giants program to his continued involvement with charity work, Buster Posey is a true baseball hero in every sense of the word.

[@kfirshoham1138]

When Posey debut (9/2/2009) I was in kindergarten and now he's retiring and I'm going into my senior year of high school so Posey has played in the MLB for as long as I can remember. Sad to see my sports hero go but I kind of knew that the Posey era coming to a close in the near future/present.

[@momofakham9171]

Same bro 🤧 Toughest sports moment for me

[@WalkoffGrandslam]

As a Giants fan since the 80's since I was old enough to love baseball I must say Buster has a very fond place in my heart. I think with no Posey we wouldnt have won those WS early last decade. His knowledge of which pitch and where to call to each batter was immense. You rarely ever see any pitcher throughout his entire career shake off a pitch.

[@NuggyRC]

Knowing that you are a padres fan I appreciate this even more. Life long Giant's fan since 1985 and Posey was far and away my favorite as someone who played catcher myself. Thanks for the memories Buster.

[@Marioakarachelgools]

Official: Posey has won the second MLB comeback player award

[@joshuapatrick682]

There was nothing more for him to win in the game, he’s done it all. He had a great 2021 curtain call season and retired on top. You have to respect a man who knows anything more is going to be painful, even if saying goodbye is going to be bitter.

[@trainer2.6]

If only the giants won the world series. Storybook Ending with Posey hitting a walk off. Wish it would have happened. :)

[@depressedasfan9452]

Braves winning the World Series instead of the Astros was still good too

[@Padre619]

Yeah I’m glad an NL team won this year that wasn’t the dodgers, in fact I enjoyed watching their downfall because I wanted Freddie to win a ring for his son

[@winosandbar5077]

Three in 12 years is enough… gotta let everyone else get a shots

[@kurdt_patrick]

@@Padre619 but Freddie would need a 2nd ring!! 😂😛

[@Padre619]

@@kurdt_patrick he can probably ask for a second one to be made for his son

[@Max4905.2]

I remember when he was on the cover of Sports Illustrated Kids in 2010, truly one of the greatest catchers on both sides of the ball

[@iamyourleaderr2979]

Honestly, Buster Posey is the greatest SF giant of all time. More than Barry and even Willie Mays. In 2010 I was 20, obvi I had no idea what was to come, 3 titles in 5 years. 3 magical World Series runs and not one series were we favored. Hours upon hours of KZbin highlights, not may fanbases have that.

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

"not one series were we favored." That sweep against the Tigers in the 2012 championship says it all.🧡🖤

[@baseballhead1172]

11 seasons but what a list of accomplishments

[@stoothej86]

Great A person. Always kept a good cool head an stayed out of drama. That's a true player. He love the game an it showed.

[@CharmCityGamer]

What a way to finish an amazing career. Easily a first-ballot Hall of Famer! Thanks SportsStorm!

[@thelegendofnene6935]

He just won the come back player!

[@becksteadmtb]

I really hope that Poesy eventually becomes a coach or manager of some sort team in the MLB

[@joshuapatrick682]

In a day and age where everyone has an opinion, posey is the kind of guy that those who somehow don’t like him just don’t say anything, and that is pretty much unheard of.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Buster Posey is a first ballot Hall of Famer.

[@diemrcupcake]

I hate to be that guy but he is second. His career was to short for 1st IMO.

[@art6322]

@@diemrcupcake Its okay to have wrong opinions

[@kurdt_patrick]

But his impact, numbers, and awards say he is a HOF’er

[@avender6077]

@@kurdt_patrick he only has 15 hundred hits.

[@Speedster___]

His highs were really high but his lows I worry about. You don’t get comeback player multiple times if you have constantly good years. For the record I think he will make it but seeing as most people are speculating Ortiz isn’t a first ballot HOF I don’t think Posey has a good shot at first ballot.

[@Cracker_Barrel_Kidd_55]

Catchers don’t get enough credit for no no’s and pefectos

[@SmoothCriminal12]

I know Giants are now very glad that Joey Bart wasn't included in that Kris Bryant trade now.

[@thedude3065]

the man who was traded however nearly went perfect with a complete game to clinch the fall league for the Solar Sox

[@kevinsandstrom5833]

Buster Posey won his second MLB CPOY award right after I finished this video

[@robertprueter3292]

I'm a born and raised Cubs fan with a longtime soft spot for the Dodgers, which is to say rooting for the Giants is not something I do But man how do you not root for Buster Posey?

[@kurdt_patrick]

Buster Posey was a Silent Assassin. Never ever showed opponents up, always celebrated like he was a player from the late 1950’s.

[@mcray0309]

Him, Carlos Ruiz, and Yadier Molina were the most infamous catchers of my childhood. Sucks only yadi is left.

[@joeblow9657]

This video got me a bit emotional but I'm glad I watched it.

[@ryanhiga3]

Love the videos man keep it up. You really keep people engaged with your video format. Great vid!

[@seandavis2520]

Had he not gone to FSU he may have never been a catcher... I think he played about every position, including Pitcher... He had the same degree of humility at FSU .. even Coach Martin stated he was one of the most coachable players he ever had.. as an Alumni it was nice to see that he had one of the most successful MLB careers.. #8 Posey @ FSU was retired last week next to JD Drew...

[@LukeNukeEm24]

Will never ever forget Gerald Dempsey Posey .. GDP you are the answer to what and how baseball should be played ! Enjoy retirement and hopefully we will see you as a coach in the future ..

[@EmmanuelPerez88]

This all a joke. He’s just taking a break to come back in 2023 and get another CPOY lol

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

Aged like milk

[@goldbloodedfilms]

Wish people would stop blaming Posey for the Home plate rule. The “Posey Rule” wasn’t enacted till two years later after another player was injured with WS implications. Posey’s collision just shed more light on a conversation that was already being had, it didn’t spark it.

[@gambz1964]

Reality and perception are two entirely different things, though. Speaking of home plate collisions, Pete Rose didn't ruin Ray Fosse's career, but the perception is certainly there.

[@kenfields9043]

I umpired him while he played at Lee County Georgia High School He is fine young man. Comes from a good family.

[@floridajew2148]

i will never forget watching buster at FSU when i was a very young child, so many great memory's watching him and FSU bomb homers and dominate. :)

[@iamyourleaderr2979]

I miss him already.

[@soureagles]

Buster Posey isn't the first player to win multiple MLB Comeback player of the year awards: it was Francisco Liriano, who also won it twice: 2010 with the Twins and 2013 with the Pirates.

[@SportStorm23]

Oh wow you’re absolutely right, thank you. Let’s say that Posey will be the first to win both in the same league

[@BobSchmidt]

If the MLB was full of players like Posey, I'd still be watching.

[@bryantsteury8910]

Dude is also the consummate professional. He deserves his place in Cooperstown

[@Wspujsy]

Sick!

[@BewareofDarkness44]

Some of the baseball dinosaurs aren't going to like that Buster didn't stick around long enough to accumulate the counting stats, which may make it hard for him to get into the hall. In my eyes, Posey and Molina are the best of their generation, and hands down first ballot hall of famers. Catchers are extremely under represented in the hall, and I'd hate to see Buster kept out just due to a short career.

[@thedude3065]

the only Giants with a higher pedigree with what they've achieved are Willie Mays and Mel Ott

[@loutheseal4475]

My favorite player ever

[@SanFranFan30]

The crazy thing about that fWAR stat is the two guys ahead of him in fWAR in their final season didn't just retire they were banned from the sport because of their involvement in the Black Sox cheating scandal.

[@1fish2fish45]

I'm going to miss him

[@erikcohen9279]

2021 was a crime. We should’ve won. Also his arm is insane

[@greetingsmars]

This man retired a couple months too early he could have been a huge universal DH

[@clshep]

Joey Bart has some HUGE cleats to fill. No pressure!

[@robbie5138]

The Alex Avila rule as it was after his postseason collision that the rules finally changed

[@alexandervarga6949]

Thank you

[@joe_sindell]

9:00 I see my parents. My mom is in the teal jacket and my dad is in the black jacket sitting next to her. I was sitting next to my mom and I got cut out of the frame.

[@ghettomechanicllc3070]

First man to win comeback player of the year twice. Honestly just rename it the Buster Posey award.

[@hoppy23]

Hail to the buster the buster the posey

[@josh7035]

Love the channel

[@stevestevenson96]

Buster Posey isn’t the first player to win multiple MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards. Francisco Liriano won it in 2010 and 2013.

[@Grilled_ChEasy]

You wanna hear something cool? I was at the perfect game by Matt Cain not kidding

[@williegriffeyjr8668]

Hold on bro let me go grab that cookie you wanted

[@paulbasaur]

love this !

[@thomhartmann9302]

He’s not retired on my mlb the show though

[@homelessjesse9453]

Eh. It's a thing with the Giants. Buster Posey. Tim Lincecum. Will Clark. All of their HOF careers got cut short because of injuries.

[@GolDGreg]

If Posey isn’t a hall of famer then no catcher ever will be again. It’s time to retire shitty comparisons to players decades ago when baseball was a completely different game. Posey doing so well in the last 20 years means he’s top 10 at the position all time.

[@eddiez1247]

If Posey gets in..Munson becomes a bigger snub. Very similar resumes but Munson died.

[@BewareofDarkness44]

Munson also belongs in the hall. It's a damn shame there are so few catchers in the hall. They just plain shouldn't be looked the same as the other fielders with the added responsibilities and wear and tear they go through.

[@mauricejohnson8543]

I’m sorry but that is a hall of fame career if he don’t make that a robbery

[@DonOfChi]

He was a great catcher but I’ll forever hate him for being the reason they changed the rules so you couldn’t hit the catcher. Also Yermin was on a roll until TLR benched him for hitting a HR in a blow out. Can’t blame him for being sent down when the manager was a tard

[@karlphilipemanuelcook4322]

Still not convinced you aren’t Company Man in disguise

[@ynotefil]

Guess Who Won MLB 2032 Comeback Player Of The Year? 💯

[@multiversecatastrophe]

Um

[@ohmpatel2946]

so sad

[@nomercyinc6783]

People come back from injury all the time. If given a clean bill of health, there’s nothing stopping them from being as good as pre injury. Being injured is just a lame excuse. Look at Bryce Harper. Dude hits home runs with a tear in his throwing arm. Being hurt and coming back isn’t special. I

[@seplays2280]

As much as I love posey it’s unfortunate that he probably won’t make the hall of fame

[@ambroseluu8464]

Lol you forgot to mention his MVP award when listing all his accolades at the start....

[@churlish7851]

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[@josh7035]

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[@josephperkins6625]

This is wrong . Piazza won mvp as well

[@diegohuerta2279]

Piazza never won mvp

[@brianduzick9140]

If Poset is Hofer then so is Posada.