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My Take
Posada is my kind of ballplayer, the unglamorous backbone of a dynasty. Catching is the hardest, least appreciated job on the diamond, and he did it for seventeen seasons in pinstripes while posting numbers most catchers can only dream of: 275 homers and over a thousand RBIs. Born in Santurce, he became a cornerstone of those late-90s Yankees alongside the more famous names, and I respect that quiet, durable excellence. He never needed flash; his value was in grit and game-calling. Honestly, players like Posada are the ones I find most admirable, the ones who win without demanding the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jorge Posada
- Name (Japanese)
- ホルヘ・ポサダ
- Reading
- ほるへ・ぽさだ
- Born
- August 17, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Santurce, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Calhoun Community College
Awards & achievements
- Latino Book Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jorge Posada born?
Born August 17, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Jorge Posada from?
Jorge Posada is from Santurce, United States.
What does Jorge Posada do?
Jorge Posada works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.