DENVER — Buster Posey was once an MVP, a rookie of the 12 months, a seven-time All-Star and a three-time World Series champion with the San Francisco Giants.
Now, lower than a 12 months after retiring, he is were given a brand new name: proprietor.
The Giants introduced Wednesday that the 35-year-old former catcher has joined the ownership group. Posey, whilst now not saying the share, stated he purchased in along with his personal cash. He’s additionally becoming a member of the six-person board of administrators.
Posey is the first former player to be on the Giants’ predominant spouse degree.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled,” Posey stated.
Giants supervisor Gabe Kapler noticed portions of the inside track convention in San Francisco whilst making ready for Wednesday night time’s recreation at Colorado.
“So good for our organization to have a player’s perspective on our board and making an impact in important decisions,” Kapler stated. “It’s just makes us better.”
While Posey stated he would possibly not be “in the trenches” with ownership, he plans to be a “sounding board” for chairman Greg Johnson and the remainder of the 31-person ownership group. Posey stated he did not envision becoming a member of ownership till after the occupation .302 hitter ended his 12-year occupation in 2021.
“Not only do we get the benefit of a youthful perspective, but somebody who has played in the field and worn the orange and black,” Johnson stated. “We are privileged having him as part of the ownership group.”
Posey starts his new position because the Giants entire a disappointing season. They are 72-77 after Wednesday night time’s win and are 9 1/2 video games out of the general NL wild card with 13 video games closing.
“I’m excited to provide my insight,” Posey stated. “Being a player for the San Francisco Giants, I understand there’s expectations and that’s great.”
Johnson stated there are some “gaps that need to be addressed” with the roster. He stated the staff does now not but have player price range for subsequent season however plans to take a look at to bolster the roster thru loose company.
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner and outfielder Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees, who grew up a Giants fan, are some of the pending loose brokers.
“As you know, we have a lot of flexibility coming into this offseason,” Johnson stated. “And we’re well aware of the shortstops and the person who can hit in the Bronx is out there.”
After throwing 5 1/3 no-hit innings within the Giants’ 6-1 win in opposition to the Rockies, right-hander Logan Webb was once requested if he idea he inspired his new boss.
“I actually texted him and said I know who to talk to when I hit free agency,” Webb stated, smiling. “No, I’m excited for him. … It’s a good thing. When Buster’s around, it’s different. I kind of wish he was still playing, but it’s better when the San Francisco Giants have Buster Posey a part of them.”
Posey joked that his player recruiting abilities want some paintings after his failed efforts to woo Shohei Ohtani and Jon Lester to San Francisco when he was once a player.
“There is time to improve upon that,” he stated.