Jorge
Posada
by John M Milner Jnr
6'2", 205 lbs.
born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, PR
currently resides in Rio Piedras, PR
throws right handed, but is a switch hitter
went to Calhoun Community College in Decatur, AL participated in basketball, volleyball and track
signed by Leon Wurth
his father, Jorge Sr, is a scout for the Rockies
In 1997, he won the annual James P. Dawson award for the Yankees' top rookie in spring training and became the only rookie on their 25 man roster on Opening Day
Also in 1997, in his first season in the majors, he hit .250 with 6 HR and 25 RBI That season, he had 12 multi-hit games
In late 1997, was almost traded (along with pitching prospect Tony Armas) to Texas for Ivan Rodriguez
He was only the second switch-hitting catcher in over 50 years to appear in over 2 games for the Yankees (Butch Wyendgar, from 1982-1986 was the other)
He was 0-2 in the 1997 American League Division Series against Cleveland
In 1998, hit .268 with 17 HR and 63 RBI
during the 1998 World Series, painted a number 39 on his mask to honour teammate Darryl Strawberry
Congratulations for Jorge and his new wife Laura on their marriage.
The 1999 season was not a great one for Posada. He allowed 17 passed balls and committed 5 errors.
He hit .210 coming into the All-Star break, but hit .285 during the second half to raise his average to .245 on the season, with 12 home runs and 57 RBI.
Made 1 start at DH, 1 at first base and 99 starts as catcher during the 1999 season
Collected his first career triple on June 23 at Tampa Bay
became the second catcher to hit switch-hit home runs in two seperate games (Todd Hundley was the first)
Hit .182 with 1 home run and 3 RBI in 6 post-season games including a two-run home run in Game 5 of the ALCS vs. Boston
Was the starting catcher to receive Roger Clemens during Game 4 of the World Series
In 1999, he set a career high for games (112), at bats (379), walks (53) and tied his career high in stolen bases with 1 (!)
With Joe Girardi's departure after the 2000 season, Posada is finally the Yankees full-time catcher
Signed a one-year contract with the Yankees on Jan. 19, 2000
On 21st January 2000, Jorge married Laura, and has a son Jorge Jnr (11/28/99)
Hit .287 with 28 home runs and 86 RBI
Had 4 RBI in a game three times. On May 5th against Baltimore, August 4th against Seattle and August 21st against Texas.
Had 5 RBI on August 23rd against Texas
Hit 2 home runs on April 23rd against Toronto and again on August 5th against Seattle
Played 7 games at first base during the 2000 season
Appeared in all 16 post-season games with the Yankees, hitting .204 with 5 RBI and 4 doubles. He was tied for second in AL post-season doubles, with Dave Justice and Bernie Williams.
Hit .222 in the World Series with 1 RBI (which came in Game 2). Was the only Yankee starter without a hit in Game 3
JOHN M's Opinion: When you're part of a team that wins more games than any other in history and then the World Series, it makes for an impressive resume. However, Jorge is the Yankees second string catcher, behind the more experience Joe Girardi. Not to worry, however, this was only Jorge's second season. If he can keep his stats up, he should be able to split time behind the plate with Girardi (being a switch hitter can't hurt), getting himself a little bit more experience and a little bit more exposure.
TYPO's Opinion: I think that it probably was not a hard decision to pick between the veteran Joe Giradi and Jorge Posada, and I am sure that Giradi made it easier being the kind of guy that he is. Jorge has the job to himself now, and hasn't been doing too bad. He has had a couple of pit stops over at first base. I look farward to seeing him behind the plate for another year.
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