Tim Beckham

Born: 1/27/1990 in Griffin, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-19 | Final Game: 2022-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Timothy Lamar Beckham

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Biography

Tim Beckham, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player during his career from 2013 to 2022. Selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, Beckham was heralded for his athleticism and potential. He made his Major League debut on September 19, 2013, and went on to play in a total of 484 games over his career. Beckham recorded 404 hits, contributing 63 home runs and 199 RBIs, with a batting average of .246. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 13 stolen bases, reflecting his dynamic play style. Beckham's career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on power-hitting and analytics. While he faced challenges in living up to the high expectations set by his draft status, Beckham demonstrated resilience and adaptability, ultimately carving out a role in the league. His journey through multiple teams, including the Rays, Baltimore Orioles, and Atlanta Braves, underscored his tenacity and commitment to the game. After his last appearance on August 24, 2022, Beckham left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of professional baseball, contributing to his teams with both power and speed throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
484	1639	202	404	75	15	63	199	13	111	514	0.246	0.299	0.426	0.724	-689.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	PIV
2013	TBR	AL	5	7	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.429	0.0
2015	TBR	AL	82	203	24	45	7	4	9	37	3	13	69	0.222	-197.2
2016	TBR	AL	64	198	25	49	12	5	5	16	2	14	67	0.247	-76.9
2017	BAL	AL	50	216	36	66	13	2	10	26	1	12	57	0.306	583.8
2017	TBR	AL	87	317	31	82	5	3	12	36	5	24	110	0.259	583.8
2018	BAL	AL	96	369	45	85	17	0	12	35	1	27	100	0.230	-666.2
2019	SEA	AL	88	304	39	72	21	1	15	47	1	21	102	0.237	-100.5
2022	MIN	AL	12	25	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	9	0.080	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	10	81	2	0	8
2B	88	66	108	165	9	40
3B	59	54	45	95	7	12
OF	17	13	13	2	0	1
SS	263	248	330	651	48	146

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	TBA	2B	3	1	0	5	0	0
2013	TBA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	TBA	2B	38	21	31	59	5	13
2015	TBA	3B	1	1	2	2	0	0
2015	TBA	SS	28	22	23	52	2	10
2016	TBA	1B	6	5	38	1	0	4
2016	TBA	2B	19	16	30	44	0	12
2016	TBA	3B	7	4	0	7	0	1
2016	TBA	SS	25	23	27	64	4	14
2017	BAL	SS	49	49	73	148	9	33
2017	TBA	2B	17	17	28	32	2	11
2017	TBA	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2017	TBA	SS	70	69	67	169	9	33
2018	BAL	2B	3	3	4	7	0	1
2018	BAL	3B	40	40	35	71	7	9
2018	BAL	SS	49	46	80	114	12	31
2019	SEA	1B	5	4	35	0	0	2
2019	SEA	2B	8	8	15	18	2	3
2019	SEA	3B	10	9	7	15	0	2
2019	SEA	SS	41	39	60	104	12	25
2019	SEA	OF	13	12	10	2	0	1
2022	MIN	1B	2	1	8	1	0	2
2022	MIN	OF	4	1	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	13
Second Base	88
Third Base	59
Shortstop	263
Left Field	17
Designated Hitter	37

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2019	Player of the Week	Week of 2019-03-30
2017	Player of the Week	Week of 2017-08-05

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	TBA	AL	$514,500
2015	TBA	AL	$508,100
Total Career Earnings			$1,022,600

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	10	81	2	0	8
2B	88	66	108	165	9	40
3B	59	54	45	95	7	12
OF	17	13	13	2	0	1
SS	263	248	330	651	48	146

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	10	81	2	0	8
2B	88	66	108	165	9	40
3B	59	54	45	95	7	12
OF	17	13	13	2	0	1
SS	263	248	330	651	48	146

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	10	81	2	0	8
2B	88	66	108	165	9	40
3B	59	54	45	95	7	12
OF	17	13	13	2	0	1
SS	263	248	330	651	48	146