Buster Posey is the Greatest Postseason Performer in Giants Franchise History

Some players are made for October. Buster Posey is one of those guys and plays well each time he’s in the postseason. A superb showing in the 2021 ALDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers is further cementing Posey’s legacy as a terrific postseason clutch performer. He’s undoubtedly the greatest playoff producer in Giants history and the 2012 NL MVP continues to add icing to the cake as the new Giants all-time Postseason Hits leader that should one day help him get to the halls of Cooperstown.

Buster Posey's career resume:
- 2012 NL MVP
- 3x World Series Champion
- 6x All-Star
- 4x Silver Slugger
- 2016 Gold Glove
- 2010 NL Rookie of the Year
- 2012 NL Batting Champion pic.twitter.com/d3LAoYqtb1
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INTERESTING FACTS

Via Baseball-Reference

Hits leaders SFG playoff history: 1. Buster Posey (54)^, 2. Pablo Sandoval (53), 3. Hunter Pence (39)
Julio Urias has the t-most Wins (7) by a Pitcher 25 years old or less in MLB playoffs, with Madison Bumgarner
Posey leads the MLB in Shutouts (8) for 1 player with more Hits than the opponent combined in the modern era
Buster’s career resume: 2012 NL MVP, 3x WS Champion, 6x All-Star, 4x Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, 2010 NL ROY

Odds vs. LA: SF +165 (Spread +1.5)

MAIN TAKEAWAY

BUSTER POSEY IS THE GREATEST POSTSEASON PERFORMER IN GIANTS FRANCHISE HISTORY

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Buster Posey has had more opportunities to play in the postseason than most MLB players have and has made the most of those chances to play October baseball. In 2021, Posey is playing for the Giants’ best team in franchise history, which may culminate in a World Series Championship. He has a storied career in the postseason that includes multiple World Series rings and is the greatest postseason performer in franchise history, further cemented by now becoming the postseason Hits leader.

When all is said and done, Buster Posey has a legitimate shot to end up in Cooperstown given his heroics in October and regular season statistics. This season has been a resurgence for the Giants and their veteran-filled roster as they continue to prove the baseball world wrong. Posey is at the forefront of their Home Run revolution that has put the Giants squarely in the 2021 MLB Championship race.