BUSTER POSEY NEWS

TBT - Bum, back when he was with the San Jose Giants. He wasn’t there long, though! He went 3–1 with a 1.48 ERA and 23 strikeouts, when he was called up to the Giants AA affiliate, the Connecticut Defenders of the Eastern League. On July 22, he hit a grand slam against Eric Niesen and picked up the victory in a 9–3 triumph over the Binghamton Mets. In 20 games (19 starts) with them, he went 9–1 with a 1.93 ERA and 69 strikeouts. From there he went to spring training with San Francisco to compete for a 5th...

Bum’s final line tonight: 4 2/3 IP, 2 hits (1 HR), and struck out 7 on 74 pitches. His breaking balls were masterful! Next stop: San Francisco! (FYI: SJ leading Visalia 5-1 after 5)His total rehab stats: 8 1/3 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 15 strikeouts. Panik and Melancon are set to play tomorrow, so it should be a grand Orange Friday!

BPFZ fan Eleanor Farrell is right behind the home plate net and just shared these pictures of Bum and Panik at work in San Jose. So far, Bum has been great in 4 innings. The Giants lead Visalia 2-1 as the 5th is about to begin. Bum is taking the mound in about 1 minute! Let’s Go Giants! Thank you Eleanor!FYI: Bum has 6 Ks, he threw 74 pitches, and gave a tip of his cap to the cheering fans as he left the field. I’d say he’s ready to return to San Francisco! I’ll post his final line as...