Chris Beck (baseball)

Chris Beck
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-09-04) September 4, 1990
Commerce, Georgia
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 28, 2015, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record 4–4
Earned run average 5.88
Strikeouts 86
Teams

Christopher Michael Beck (born September 4, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets.

Professional career

Beck was originally drafted out of high school in the 35th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians but chose instead to play college baseball for the Georgia Southern Eagles.[1] At Georgia Southern, Beck was named the most outstanding player of the 2011 Southern Conference Baseball Tournament.[2] He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 2012 MLB Draft.[3]

Minor leagues

Beck started his career with the rookie level Great Falls Voyagers in 2012. He finished the 2012 season with a record of 4-3 in 15 games (6 starts), ​40 1⁄3 innings, 4.69 ERA, 51 hits, 12 walks and 36 strikeouts. For the 2013 season, Beck was ranked as the White Sox #12 prospect.[4] Beck started the 2013 season with Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash but was promoted to Double-A Birmingham Barons late in the season. Beck finished the 2013 season with a combined record of 13-10 in 26 games (26 starts), ​146 2⁄3 innings, 3.07 ERA, 143 hits, 45 walks and 79 strikeouts.

Chicago White Sox

Beck made his MLB debut on May 28, 2015, as a one-day call-up for a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.[5] On June 21, 2016, the White Sox called up Beck from the minors.[6] On his first game in the 2016 season, Beck pitched one inning, giving up one hit and one earned run, two walks and one strikeout for a 9.00 ERA.[7] Beck was designated for assignment on June 9, 2018.[8]

New York Mets

On June 13, 2018, Beck was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.[9] Beck was designated for assignment on July 9, 2018. On October 2, 2018, he elected to become a free agent.[10] He elected free agency on October 2, 2018.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Complete 2009 draft results". ESPN.com. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. ↑ "Georgia Southern blanks Samford 1-0 to win Southern Conference title, NCAA berth". AL.com. May 29, 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Chicago White Sox 2012 Draft Results". Chicago White Sox. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  4. ↑ "White Sox 2013 Prospect Watch". Chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  5. ↑ Kane, Colleen (2015-05-26). "White Sox prospect Chris Beck to make major-league debut Thursday". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  6. ↑ Van Schouwen, Daryl (2016-06-21). "White Sox place Zach Putnam on DL, recall Chris Beck". Chicago Suntimes. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  7. ↑ "Chris Beck Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  8. ↑ Byrne, Connor (June 9, 2018). "White Sox Activate Carlos Rodon, Designate Chris Beck". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  9. ↑ Todd, Jeff (June 13, 2018). "Mets Claim Chris Beck". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ Todd, Jeff (October 8, 2018). "Players Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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