Glenn Beckert

Born: 10/12/1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 4/12/2020 in Englewood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-04-12 | Final Game: 1975-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Glenn Alfred Beckert

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Biography

Glenn Beckert was a skilled infielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1975, primarily with the Chicago Cubs. Born in 1940, Beckert established himself as a reliable player during the height of the 1960s and early 1970s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,320 games, accumulating 1,473 hits, 22 home runs, and 360 RBIs, all while maintaining a solid batting average of .283. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively earned him four All-Star selections, showcasing his status among the elite players of his time. Beckert was known for his keen batting eye and consistent performance at the plate, along with his agility in the field. He recorded 49 stolen bases, reflecting a level of speed that was particularly valuable for a player of his era. As a key member of the Cubs during a transformative time in baseball, Beckert's contributions helped shape the team’s competitive landscape. His career, marked by notable achievements and a commitment to the game, left a lasting impact on the franchise and the sport itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1320	5208	685	1473	196	31	22	360	49	260	243	0.283	0.318	0.345	0.663	-2881.2

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1965	CHC	NL	154	614	73	147	21	3	3	30	6	28	52	0.239	.245 (-3%)	.310 (-12%)	.371 (-20%)	.682 (-16%)	-1950.5
1966	CHC	NL	153	656	73	188	23	7	1	59	10	26	36	0.287	.248 (+15%)	.309 (+2%)	.376 (-8%)	.685 (-3%)	-429.0
1967	CHC	NL	146	597	91	167	32	3	5	40	10	30	25	0.280	.242 (+15%)	.306 (+2%)	.357 (+3%)	.663 (+3%)	204.4
1968	CHC	NL	155	643	98	189	28	4	4	37	8	31	20	0.294	.236 (+24%)	.298 (+9%)	.340 (+8%)	.638 (+9%)	921.3
1969	CHC	NL	131	543	69	158	22	1	1	37	6	24	24	0.291	.248 (+17%)	.320 (+2%)	.369 (-8%)	.689 (-3%)	-395.6
1970	CHC	NL	143	591	99	170	15	6	3	36	4	32	22	0.288	.253 (+13%)	.325 (-1%)	.385 (-10%)	.711 (-6%)	-706.7
1971	CHC	NL	131	530	80	181	18	5	2	42	3	24	24	0.342	.249 (+37%)	.316 (+16%)	.365 (+11%)	.682 (+13%)	1245.2
1972	CHC	NL	120	474	51	128	22	2	3	43	2	23	17	0.270	.243 (+11%)	.310 (-2%)	.353 (-3%)	.664 (-2%)	-310.9
1973	CHC	NL	114	372	38	95	13	0	0	29	0	30	15	0.255	.256 (-1%)	.325 (-4%)	.378 (-23%)	.703 (-14%)	-936.9
1974	SDP	NL	64	172	11	44	1	0	0	7	0	11	8	0.256	.256 (avg)	.324 (-7%)	.369 (-29%)	.693 (-19%)	-522.5
1975	SDP	NL	9	16	2	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1242	1236	2710	3712	179	758
3B	5	5	1	6	0	0
OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
SS	1	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	CHN	2B	153	152	326	494	23	101
1966	CHN	2B	152	151	373	402	24	89
1966	CHN	SS	1	1	0	1	0	0
1967	CHN	2B	144	144	327	422	25	89
1968	CHN	2B	155	155	356	461	19	107
1969	CHN	2B	129	129	262	401	24	71
1970	CHN	2B	138	138	302	412	22	88
1970	CHN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1971	CHN	2B	129	129	275	382	9	76
1972	CHN	2B	118	117	256	396	16	71
1973	CHN	2B	88	86	163	262	7	50
1974	SDN	2B	36	35	70	80	10	16
1974	SDN	3B	1	1	1	0	0	0
1975	SDN	3B	4	4	0	6	0	0