T. J. Beam
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2008)
T. J. Beam was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008 for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 5.37 ERA and 36 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-06-17
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Full name: Theodore Lester Beam
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 8.50 | 4.53 (-88%) | -1004.0 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.2 | 43 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 4.14 | 4.32 (+4%) | -1039.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.2 | 69 | 38 | 26 | 36 | 5.37 | — | -2,043 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 52 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 35.2 | 36 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 5.05 |
| Away | 26 | 28.0 | 33 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 5.79 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | PIT | SDP | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-26 | PIT | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-23 | PIT | MIL | L | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-21 | PIT | HOU | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | PIT | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-18 | PIT | LAD | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | PIT | LAD | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-14 | PIT | STL | W | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-10 | PIT | HOU | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | PIT | SFG | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | AZ | 2000, 2001 |
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 2002, 2003 |
T. J. Beam: the record in brief
T. J. Beam's major league career runs from a debut on June 17, 2006 to a final game on September 28, 2008. By club, Beam's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (2006) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2008). At 6'7" and 215 pounds, Beam is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Beam threw and hit right-handed. Beam was born on August 28, 1980, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. T. J. Beam was the playing name; the full given name is Theodore Lester.
Beam went 4-2 with a 5.37 ERA in 52 games, 0 of them starts. The totals include 36 strikeouts. The league ERA over Beam's seasons was 4.43, so the 5.37 figure ran 21.4% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.14 in 2008, when the league's was 4.32.
Every defensive appearance on record for Beam, 52 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 5 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about T. J. Beam
- What years did T. J. Beam play?
- T. J. Beam played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008.
- Was T. J. Beam a pitcher?
- Yes. T. J. Beam pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 36 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did T. J. Beam hit?
- T. J. Beam hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did T. J. Beam play for?
- T. J. Beam played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2006) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2008).
- What were T. J. Beam's career stats?
- In 52 games, T. J. Beam went 4-2 with a 5.37 ERA, 36 strikeouts, 63.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did T. J. Beam play?
- T. J. Beam played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was T. J. Beam and how much did he weigh?
- T. J. Beam was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was T. J. Beam's career ERA?
- T. J. Beam finished with a 5.37 career ERA, going 4-2 with 36 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did T. J. Beam have?
- T. J. Beam recorded 36 career strikeouts.
- Is T. J. Beam in the Hall of Fame?
- No. T. J. Beam has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.