A Buster Posey jersey is a San Francisco Giants number 28 jersey, and it is the number of the catcher who ran three championship Octobers and then took over the front office. Posey caught in San Francisco from 2009 to 2021, and Vikings Warehouse lists six Buster Posey jerseys at $70 each, all men's Majestic builds in the black, gray and white colourways the Giants actually wore in that era. This guide covers the career behind number 28, what separates the six listings, and how to size, wash and wear a stitched baseball jersey.
Buster Posey and the number 28 in San Francisco
The Giants drafted Posey fifth overall in 2008 out of Florida State, and he was behind the plate in the majors by 2009. His first full season, 2010, ended with the National League Rookie of the Year award and a World Series ring, and it started a run that defines modern Giants baseball: championships in 2010, 2012 and 2014, with number 28 in the middle of all three.
The 2012 season is the one that made the number permanent. Posey hit .336 to win the National League batting title, was named the NL Most Valuable Player and the Comeback Player of the Year after a serious leg injury had ended his 2011 season, and in June of that year he caught Matt Cain's perfect game. He went on to seven All-Star selections and a Gold Glove behind the plate, the position where durability is hardest to hold, before retiring at the end of the 2021 season. He now leads the Giants' baseball operations, so number 28 is a jersey for a player, a catcher and an executive at once.
Should you buy a Buster Posey jersey?
Yes, a Buster Posey jersey is worth buying if you want the Giants number 28, because that number covers three World Series titles, an NL MVP award and a batting title in San Francisco. Posey was drafted fifth overall in 2008 out of Florida State, made his MLB debut in 2009, won NL Rookie of the Year in 2010 and caught Matt Cain's perfect game in June 2012, the same season he hit .336 for the National League batting title and was named NL MVP and Comeback Player of the Year. He retired after 2021 as a seven-time All-Star and a Gold Glove catcher, and he now runs the Giants' baseball operations. Vikings Warehouse lists six Buster Posey jerseys, all men's cuts at $70 each: a black 2017 Majestic Cool Base alternate, a black logo-ornamented Majestic Cool Base jersey, a gray 2016 road Flex Base jersey, black and white 2016 Flexbase pullovers and a gray SF 2016 Flexbase jersey.
Every Buster Posey jersey we sell
All six listings are men's baseball jerseys at $70 each, and the differences are fabric era and colourway rather than price. The black 2017 Majestic Cool Base alternate is the newest build in the group, with the lighter Cool Base fabric and the alternate black look the Giants wore at home. The black logo-ornamented Cool Base jersey is the same fabric with the ornamented team-logo treatment. The gray 2016 road Flex Base jersey is the classic visitor's look, and the gray SF 2016 Flexbase jersey is the earlier version of the same colourway with the SF mark across the chest. The two 2016 black and white Flexbase pullovers complete the set. If you want one jersey only, the black 2017 Cool Base alternate is the most versatile; if you want the road look, take one of the two gray builds.
Men's San Francisco Giants Buster Posey #28 Black Alternate Stitched MLB 2017 Majestic Cool Base Jersey
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Men's San Francisco Giants #28 Buster Posey Black Team Logo Ornamented Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey
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Men's San Francisco Giants #28 Buster Posey Gray Road Stitched MLB 2016 Majestic Flex Base Jersey
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Men's San Francisco Giants #28 Buster Posey Black Pullover 2016 Flexbase Majestic Baseball Jersey
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Men's San Francisco Giants #28 Buster Posey White Pullover 2016 Flexbase Majestic Baseball Jersey
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Men's San Francisco Giants #28 Buster Posey Gray SF 2016 Flexbase Majestic Baseball Jersey
$70.0
Shop Now →All six listings sit in the San Francisco Giants jersey collection.
Size, fit and care for a stitched 28 jersey
These jerseys follow the standard men's size chart, and every product page carries its own measurements, so compare your chest size to the chart rather than assuming your t-shirt size carries over. Baseball jerseys are cut a little looser through the torso than football jerseys, which makes them easy to wear with a t-shirt underneath. Take your normal size for a traditional fit, or one size up if you like the oversized look.
Wash a stitched jersey inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then hang it on a wide hanger to dry. The dryer is what shrinks the fabric and cracks the stitching, so keep the jersey out of it. Skip bleach and fabric softener, wash the white pullover separately from dark denim for the first few cycles, and if you iron, use low heat with a cloth between the iron and the stitching.
How to style a Buster Posey jersey
The black 2017 Cool Base alternate is the easiest of the six to wear, because black and orange work over denim, khakis or gray sweats without a second thought. The two gray road jerseys are the more understated choice and look deliberate with navy or gray trousers. The white Flexbase pullover is the summer option, and the black pullover is the one to layer over a long-sleeve shirt when the weather turns. If you already own a Giants orange jersey, a gray road build is a different enough look to justify a second one.
Catchers do not get many jersey guides, so if you want the wider context rather than one player, start with the MLB jersey guides hub, which collects every team and player breakdown we publish, and browse the vintage black and gray builds in the same collection page linked above.
What number did Buster Posey wear?
He wore number 28 for the San Francisco Giants, the team that drafted him fifth overall in 2008.
How many World Series did Buster Posey win?
Three, with the San Francisco Giants in 2010, 2012 and 2014.
How much does a Buster Posey jersey cost?
All six Buster Posey jerseys at Vikings Warehouse are men's jerseys priced at $70 each.
Why is Buster Posey's number 28 important?
Because number 28 caught three championship seasons in San Francisco, won the National League MVP award and batting title in 2012, and now leads the Giants' baseball operations.
