Rich Beck

Rich Beck was a professional baseball pitcher who made a brief yet noteworthy impact in Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s. Born in 1940, Beck's career spanned from 1965 to 1965, a period that saw the game transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the following decades. Over the course of his career, he played primarily for the Chicago White Sox, where he showcased his skills on the mound. Beck finished his career with a record of 2-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.14, indicating his ability to limit opponent scoring during his appearances. He struck out 10 batters, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats, although he did not register any saves throughout his brief time in the majors. Despite the limited scope of his career, Beck's performance was indicative of the burgeoning talent during an era that would soon evolve into one defined by power hitting and increased offensive production.