Is the start to Posey's career possibly the best start to a baseball career ever?

[jonnydanger1]

Minus 2011, his first 2 full seasons he wins 2 world series, rookie of the year, MVP(most likely) Hanks Aaron award, a silver slugger, comeback player of the year etc.

Has anyone started off their career more successfully than Posey?

[Greedy22]

Derek Jeter won 4 WS in his 1st 5 seasons, 1996 AL ROY, 2000 WS MVP. I'm sure there are others as well, but Buster is off to an excellent start.

[SFrush90]

This is Posey's first full year. Surprising.

[Greedy22]

I didn't even think of that lol, 1st full year and he went beast mode.

[jonnydanger1]

Derek Jeter won 4 WS in his 1st 5 seasons, 1996 AL ROY, 2000 WS MVP. I'm sure there are others as well, but Buster is off to an excellent start.

Holy ****, that is an insane amount of WSs, but no MVP. The next few seasons will be fun to watch. I can't believe Jeter has never won MVP.

[Greedy22]

Haha the yankees of the 90s were a true dynasty. They sure will be. Jeter's consistency throughout the years is what makes him great, he's never had that dominant season like said winners although I thought he had a shot in 2009.

[sfgiants5518]

Derek Jeter was the first player that came to mind.

[spliff(TONE)]

Francsisco Rodriguez comes to mind unfortunately. Buster has the edge though.

[sf1giantfan]

Willie Mays, almost the same as Posey.

[sfattahian]

THAT WOULD BE TIM LINCECUM.

1)cy young/led league in k's
2)cy young/led league in k's
3)world series (playoff mvp)/led league in k's

vs posey

1)rookie of the year/4 hitter/world series ring
2)injury season
3)world series/batting champ/mvp

comparable but i'd give it to timmy based on Posey injury year, but certainly no slouch. timmy's last 2 years have been less impressive, but in terms of 1st 3 years, nobody can hang with timmy...ever

[spliff(TONE)]

Good call.

[Leandres_sf]

THAT WOULD BE TIM LINCECUM.

1)cy young/led league in k's
2)cy young/led league in k's
3)world series (playoff mvp)/led league in k's

vs posey

1)rookie of the year/4 hitter/world series ring
2)injury season
3)world series/batting champ/mvp

comparable but i'd give it to timmy based on Posey injury year, but certainly no slouch. timmy's last 2 years have been less impressive, but in terms of 1st 3 years, nobody can hang with timmy...ever

Good call.

Yes, very good call.

[Public Enemy #1]

Yeah, totally forgot about the stretch Timmy was on... INSANE 2 CY Young Awards and World Series Champ

[Bluesbro]

THAT WOULD BE TIM LINCECUM.

1)cy young/led league in k's
2)cy young/led league in k's
3)world series (playoff mvp)/led league in k's

vs posey

1)rookie of the year/4 hitter/world series ring
2)injury season
3)world series/batting champ/mvp

comparable but i'd give it to timmy based on Posey injury year, but certainly no slouch. timmy's last 2 years have been less impressive, but in terms of 1st 3 years, nobody can hang with timmy...ever

Hard to compare a pitcher and position player, since a pitcher only plays every fifth game. I think the edge goes to Posey, but I would be fine either way.

[robbnen#31]

This article actually breaks down this question really well:

http://www.sfgate.com/giants/article...er-4006475.php