Although Heyward has not produced a lot this month, the body of work for the season is very impressive. Posey is a very close 2nd for me.
Buster Posey, San Francisco
Jason Heyward, Atlanta
John Axford, Milwaukee
Neil Walker, Pittsburgh
Jaime Garcia, St. Louis
Mike Leake, Cincinnati
Gaby Sanchez, Florida
Daniel Hudson, Arizona
Starlin Castro, Chicago
Mike Stanton, Florida
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Although Heyward has not produced a lot this month, the body of work for the season is very impressive. Posey is a very close 2nd for me.
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans...." John Lennon
Posey has 2 less HRs and 7 less RBIs than Heyward in 120 less at bats and he's batting 38 points higher in batting average.
Heyward has Posey beat in OBP but Posey has Heyward beat in Slugging percentage and OPS.
League Team years Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL San Diego Padres 2034-2059 2,217-1,995 1 6 3 1 TBL Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2018 1,216-1,053 1 9 6 3 TSSL San Diego Padres 2015-2021, 2024-2028 1,017-928 0 7 3 2 TSSL Texas Rangers 2029-2033 396-414 0 0 0 0
Gerald Buster Posey
MIL Bucks
Record: 0-0 (Offeseason)
Conference Place: None
MIL Brewers
Record: 77-85
NL Central Place: 3rd
GB Packers
Record: 3-1
Division Place: Tied for 1st
The way that Posey has handled himself, the way he has handled the Giants staff and the numbers he has put up is just outstanding. The kid is someone you want being the face of your franchise for the next 14 years (or however long his knees can stand playing catcher). I love his demeanor and love the way he plays the game of baseball. Heyward has also had an outstanding season but I think the position that Posey plays is a more difficult; especially as a rookie.
League Team years Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL San Diego Padres 2034-2059 2,217-1,995 1 6 3 1 TBL Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2018 1,216-1,053 1 9 6 3 TSSL San Diego Padres 2015-2021, 2024-2028 1,017-928 0 7 3 2 TSSL Texas Rangers 2029-2033 396-414 0 0 0 0
Why should I credit Posey for handling a great pitching staff? Like it's difficult to catch pitches from guys have already learned to throw strikes. I'd like to see Posey try to handle Broxton, Sherrill, Belisario et al.
Just throwing strikes isn't good enough. You know this. Quit being a baby.
Posey hits a huge two run shot today!! Pad those stats
Posey, Heyward, Garcia in that order.
League Team Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL Kansas City Royals (NYY/TB) 3611-3517 1 14 8 7 TBL Cleveland Indians 1084-698 2 5 2 1 HSL Chicago Cubs 2071-1764 1 9 4 1
Posey hits a HR in his last AB to seal the deal!!