T. J. Beam
Born: 8/28/1980 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-06-17 | Final Game: 2008-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Theodore Lester Beam
Biography
T. J. Beam was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008. Born in 1980, Beam made his debut for the New York Yankees on June 17, 2006, stepping onto the field during a time when the game was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, Beam compiled a win-loss record of 4-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37 across his appearances.
Beam's pitching style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, as evidenced by his total of 36 strikeouts, and he also recorded 1 save during his time in the league. While he may not have been a household name, Beam contributed to the teams he played for with his versatility and determination on the mound. He concluded his MLB career on September 28, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 69 | 38 | 11 | 26 | 36 | 5.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 8.50 | - |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.7 | 43 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 4.14 | -1049.2 |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 52 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |