Fred Beck
Born: 11/17/1886 in Havana, IL, USA
Died: 3/12/1962 in Havana, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Frederick Thomas Beck
Biography
Fred Beck was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1909 until his retirement in 1915. Born in 1886, Beck's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the infamous deadball era. Over the course of his career, he participated in 635 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and a versatile player on the field.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Beck compiled a total of 536 hits, which included 33 home runs and 251 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and contribute offensively to his teams. With a career batting average of .252 and 31 stolen bases to his name, he proved to be a well-rounded athlete, capable of both power and speed. Fred Beck's contributions to the game during the early years of the 1900s helped to set the stage for future generations of players, making him a notable figure in the history of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 2130 | 191 | 536 | 78 | 27 | 33 | 251 | 31 | 122 | 233 | 0.252 | 0.301 | 0.360 | 0.661 | 105.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 96 | 334 | 20 | 66 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 0.198 | -1033.1 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 154 | 571 | 52 | 157 | 32 | 9 | 10 | 64 | 8 | 19 | 55 | 0.275 | 926.0 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 41 | 87 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0.184 | -445.8 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 66 | 210 | 26 | 59 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 0.281 | -445.8 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 157 | 555 | 51 | 155 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 77 | 9 | 44 | 66 | 0.279 | 1220.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 121 | 373 | 35 | 83 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 24 | 38 | 0.223 | -787.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 332 | 52 | 3226 | 125 | 55 | 172 |
| OF | 268 | 189 | 533 | 36 | 21 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BSN | 1B | 33 | 33 | 330 | 18 | 9 | 13 |
| 1909 | BSN | OF | 57 | 55 | 134 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| 1910 | BSN | 1B | 19 | 19 | 186 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 1910 | BSN | OF | 134 | 134 | 293 | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| 1911 | CIN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1911 | CIN | OF | 16 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | OF | 61 | 0 | 81 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| 1914 | CHF | 1B | 157 | 0 | 1614 | 55 | 31 | 86 |
| 1915 | CHF | 1B | 117 | 0 | 1073 | 42 | 9 | 57 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 332 |
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 174 |
| Right Field | 64 |