Posada, Jorge
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| Position | Catcher |
| Team | New York Yankees |
| Years of Experience | 10 years |
| Age | 34 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 205 lbs. |
| Bats | Both |
| Throws | Right |
| College | Calhoun Community College, Alabama |
| 2005 Salary | $11,000,000 |
| Place of Birth | Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Selection | 24th round amateur free agent draft, 1990 |
| Drafted by | New York Yankees |
| Major League Debut | September 4, 1995 |
Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta [HOR-hay po-SA-da] born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico is a switch-hitting catcher and 4-time All Star who plays for the New York Yankees. He was drafted by the Yankees in the 24th round of the 1990 amateur draft and made his major league debut in the 1995 season.
Since debuting with the Yankees, Posada has batted .268 with 169 homeruns, 652 RBI, 560 runs, 223 doubles, five triples, and eleven stolen bases in 1093 games. His career on base percentage of .375 is one of his greatest assets and what sets him apart from many other catchers in the League.
Posada has also been a member of three World Series championship teams (1998, 1999, 2000) and five American League championship teams (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003).
Posada is widely regarded to be one of the premier catchers in the game. The fact that he is a switch hitter, as well as his power and patience at the plate, make him an extremely valuable and potent offensive weapon. Posada consistently ranks at the top or among the leaders at his position in home runs, RBIs, walks, slugging percentage, and runs scored.
Despite possessing one of the better throwing arms among major league catchers, Posada has struggled at times in the field, particularly with passed balls. Posada has also been criticized by some for a perceived hesitancy to block the plate, generally preferring to take throws from the outfield up the line so as to avoid a collision at home plate with oncoming baserunners. However, Posada has earned high praise for his game calling skills and his ability to handle a pitching staff from such former teammates as Roger Clemens and David Wells.
Highlights
- 4-time All-Star (2000-03)
- Top 10 MVP (3rd, 2003)
- Married to wife Laura Posada.
- His son Jorge Posada Jr. was diagnosed with craniosynostosis; he had to undergo many surgeries to correct the condition.
- Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees created the Jorge Posada Foundation to help cure craniosynostosis.
- Best friends with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.