Gordon Beckham

Born: 9/16/1986 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-04 | Final Game: 2019-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: James Gordon Beckham

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Biography

Gordon Beckham, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2009 and 2019. Primarily playing as a position player, Beckham appeared in 1,069 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and consistency on the field. He recorded a total of 807 hits, including 80 home runs and 351 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .237. Known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute offensively, Beckham also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 35 stolen bases over the course of his career. Beckham's career spanned a transformative period in MLB, characterized by the rising importance of analytics and the evolution of player roles. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft, he quickly became known for his strong work ethic and competitive nature. His tenure with the White Sox included notable moments that highlighted his potential, though he faced challenges adjusting to the pressures of the major leagues. Beckham's journey through various teams in his later years reflected the common pathway of many players navigating the complexities of a professional baseball career. After retiring in 2019, he left behind a legacy marked by both promise and perseverance in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1069	3403	420	807	187	7	80	351	35	266	670	0.237	0.300	0.367	0.667	-4907.8

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 8.7% below 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
2009	CHW	AL	103	378	58	102	28	1	14	63	7	41	65	0.270	.262 (+3%)	.332 (+4%)	.417 (+10%)	.750 (+8%)	557.7
2010	CHW	AL	131	444	58	112	25	2	9	49	4	37	92	0.252	.257 (-2%)	.325 (-3%)	.402 (-6%)	.728 (-5%)	-403.5
2011	CHW	AL	150	499	60	115	23	0	10	44	5	35	111	0.230	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-8%)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-12%)	-1157.9
2012	CHW	AL	151	525	62	123	24	0	16	60	5	40	89	0.234	.254 (-8%)	.318 (-7%)	.405 (-8%)	.724 (-8%)	-818.2
2013	CHW	AL	103	371	46	99	22	1	5	24	5	28	56	0.267	.253 (+5%)	.317 (+1%)	.396 (-6%)	.714 (-3%)	-193.8
2014	CHW	AL	101	390	43	86	24	0	7	36	3	19	70	0.221	.251 (-12%)	.313 (-16%)	.386 (-13%)	.700 (-15%)	-1132.9
2014	LAA	AL	26	56	10	15	3	0	2	8	0	3	11	0.268	.251 (+7%)	.313 (+5%)	.386 (+11%)	.700 (+8%)	-1132.9
2015	CHW	AL	100	211	24	44	8	0	6	20	0	19	43	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.316 (-13%)	.404 (-18%)	.721 (-16%)	-648.1
2016	ATL	NL	85	240	25	52	16	1	5	30	1	26	50	0.217	.255 (-15%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (-15%)	.738 (-11%)	-514.9
2016	SFG	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	-514.9
2017	SEA	AL	11	17	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	SEA	AL	22	44	3	8	1	0	0	1	1	4	11	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	DET	AL	83	223	29	48	13	2	6	15	3	13	68	0.215	.252 (-15%)	.322 (-16%)	.434 (-14%)	.757 (-15%)	-673.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2014	ALDS1	LAA	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	1	11	0	0	0
2B	751	712	1370	2070	52	495
3B	221	167	123	349	21	35
SS	48	32	54	104	6	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	CHA	3B	102	102	73	205	14	21
2010	CHA	2B	126	125	245	375	12	100
2011	CHA	2B	149	147	272	443	8	84
2012	CHA	2B	149	148	280	411	7	110
2013	CHA	2B	103	100	212	255	12	69
2013	CHA	SS	2	0	2	0	0	0
2014	CHA	2B	100	100	202	312	10	74
2014	LAA	2B	5	3	3	7	0	1
2014	LAA	3B	13	7	10	18	2	3
2014	LAA	SS	6	2	4	11	1	4
2015	CHA	2B	11	7	22	25	0	10
2015	CHA	3B	76	39	24	96	3	7
2015	CHA	SS	5	4	9	13	1	6
2016	ATL	2B	51	38	61	118	2	17
2016	ATL	3B	15	10	7	13	1	3
2016	ATL	SS	11	7	11	23	1	7
2016	SFN	3B	3	2	2	3	0	0
2017	SEA	2B	5	0	5	5	0	4
2017	SEA	3B	1	1	2	3	0	1
2017	SEA	SS	4	2	2	3	0	0
2018	SEA	2B	13	10	18	38	0	5
2018	SEA	3B	6	1	0	6	0	0
2018	SEA	SS	2	1	3	8	0	1
2019	DET	1B	4	1	11	0	0	0
2019	DET	2B	39	34	50	81	1	21
2019	DET	3B	5	5	5	5	1	0
2019	DET	SS	18	16	23	46	3	10

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	4
Second Base	751
Third Base	221
Shortstop	48
Designated Hitter	22

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2009	MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2009	Rookie of the Month	July
2009	TSN Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	ATL	NL	$1,250,000
2015	CHA	AL	$2,000,000
2014	CHA	AL	$4,175,000
2013	CHA	AL	$2,925,000
2012	CHA	AL	$520,000
2011	CHA	AL	$485,000
2010	CHA	AL	$445,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,800,000