His son, Jorge IV, was born with craniosynostosis and has had surgery
four times. Posada started the Jorge Posada Foundation in 2002 to
support families with kids born with craniosynostosis. Was suspended
for 6 games on September 7, 2001 for arguing balls and strikes with an
umpire. It was later reduced to 5 games after Posada explained that his
son was in the hospital and he was playing in a daze.