Buster Posey Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
Speaking Fee:
$50,000 to $75,000
Travels From:
LAS - Las Vegas, NV
Travels From:
LAS - Las Vegas, NV
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Secondary Topic Category:
Philanthropy
Secondary Topic Category:
Philanthropy
Buster Posey Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Buster Posey transcends the typical speech, offering the audience an engaging presence and profound insights as a three-time World Series champion and MVP. Posey stands among the select few professional athletes who have successfully made the rare transition into an ownership role with the San Francisco Giants. Posey’s remarkable journey from the field to the realm of business leadership provides critical lessons in constructing victorious teams, the importance of preparation, fostering resilience, ethical leadership, and excelling amidst challenges.
Buster Posey, born Gerald Dempsey Posey III, is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played his entire career with the San Francisco Giants from 2009 to 2021. A native of Leesburg, Georgia, Posey showed early promise in both hitting and pitching during his high school years, setting several school records. He chose to play college baseball for the Florida State Seminoles, where he transitioned from shortstop to catcher, earning numerous accolades including the Johnny Bench Award and the Golden Spikes Award.
Drafted by the Giants with the fifth overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft, Posey quickly made his mark in the major leagues. He was instrumental in the Giants' World Series victories in 2010, 2012, and 2014, earning the National League MVP award in 2012. Known for his exceptional defensive abilities, leadership, and clutch performances, Posey was selected as an All-Star seven times and won the Silver Slugger Award five times.
Posey's career was not without its challenges. In 2011, he suffered a severe ankle injury that sidelined him for the season, but he made a remarkable comeback, winning the MVP award the following year. Despite a resurgent 2021 season, Posey decided to retire, citing a desire to spend more time with his family and to preserve his health. After retiring, he joined the Giants' ownership group in 2022, continuing his involvement with the team that defined his career.