The five-time All-Star catcher ends his major league career after 17 seasons, all with the New York Yankees. The 40-year-old Posada finished with a .273 career batting average, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBIs. Shifted to designated hitter last year, his...

His efforts at the plate and behind it earned him five All-Star appearances. Posada was shifted from catcher to designated hitter last season and saw his numbers and playing time dip. He said he made the decision to retire during the season. His...

Tuesday. The five-time All-Star catcher ends his major league career after 17 seasons, all with the New York Yankees. The 40-year-old Posada finished with a .273 career batting average, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBIs. Shifted to designated hitter last...

Tuesday.The five-time All-Star catcher ends his major league career after 17 seasons, all with the New York Yankees.The 40-year-old Posada finished with a .273 career batting average, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBIs. Shifted to designated hitter last year,...

In the Yankees' ALDS five-game loss to the Detroit Tigers , Posada was one of the only Yankees to hit, batting .429. While Jeter and Rivera were present for the festivities, the Yankees released statements from many of Posada's teammates -- from Bernie...

275 home runs and 1,065 RBIs. Shifted to designated hitter last year, his playing time diminished. Only 7 Yankees hit more HRs in the pinstripesCaught David Wells's perfect gameConverted second basemanPlayed ball at community college in AlabamaCo-author...