“I want to do more stuff from February to November with family,” Posey said in a news conference.
Posey will be known for a rule change that came about after he was run over at the plate by Marlins outfielder Scott Cousins in a game in 2011.
He’s one of eight catchers ever to selected to five All-Star games, win an MVP and win at least one World Series title.
“I’ll miss the people, number one,” Posey said.