Giants lock up top Draft pick Posey

I WAS GETTING NERVOUS! THIS GUY IS THE REAL DEAL FOLKS! GO GIANTS. . .

Catcher will soon report to Arizona Rookie League club
By Chris Haft / MLB.com

ATLANTA -- The Buster Posey drama ended Friday night when the Giants signed the much-heralded catcher, their top selection in June's First-Year Player Draft, shortly before the 9 p.m. PT deadline.

Given his status, he's certainly going to be a candidate. But there's no contractual stipulation," Evans said. Posey, who bats right-handed, led the nation in six offensive categories during his junior season at Florida State, including

- batting average (.463),

- hits (119)

- RBIs (93),

- total bases (226)

- slugging percentage (.879)

- on-base percentage (.566).

He also finished third in runs scored (89) and tied for third in home runs (26).

The Leesburg, Ga., native also earned a collegiate Rawlings Gold Glove Award by recording a .983 fielding percentage and throwing out 40.7 percent of baserunners attempting to steal.