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Happy Birthday Jorge Posada!

Hip Hip, Jorge! New York Yankees great Jorge Posada celebrates his 44th birthday today.

Drafted in the 24th round of the 1990 amateur draft out of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Posada spent his entire 17-year career with the Yankees organization, becoming a mainstay behind the plate for many years. As a member of the “Core Four,” Posada was a major contributor on five World Series teams, helping solidify his legacy as one of the greatest Yankees of all-time.

In 1,829 regular season games, the switch-hitter posted a career .273 batting average to go along with 275 home runs, 1,065 RBIs, 379 doubles, and 900 runs scored. He was a five-time American League All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner, and he also finished in the top ten in the Most Valuable Player balloting twice (2003 and 2007).

When it comes to the postseason, Posada ranks among the best in multiple categories. His 125 games played in the postseason is second most in the history of baseball, while his 119 postseason games as a catcher serves as the most all-time. Posada ranks third on the postseason doubles list with 23, and his 103 hits is the fourth most ever in playoff  history.

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What the “Core Four” was able to achieve during their time in pinstripes might never be seen again. The Yankees teams of the late 1990s into the 200s wouldn’t have been as successful without Posada’s contributions, as he truly was a major piece in what turned out to be one of the most successful runs by any organization in the history of sports.

Fittingly enough, Posada will forever be joined with the greatest Yankees of all-time this weekend, as the team will retire his number 20 jersey and honor him with a plaque in monument park before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Cleveland Indians. As part of  “Jorge Posada Day,” former teammates, coaches, and other guests are expected to take part in the festivities to honor Posada’s outstanding career.

As we take a trip down memory lane, here is a highlight video showcasing some of Posada’s finest moments in Yankee pinstripes.

From the entire Bronx Pinstripes team, we truly wish Jorge Posada a Happy 44th Birthday! Hip Hip, Jorge!