Tim Beckham, baseball player, 2013-2022

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

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .426 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.731 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
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 .254 (-13%) .316 (-14%) .404 (+6%) .721 (-3%) -197.2
2016 TBR AL 64 198 25 49 12 5 5 16 2 14 67 0.247 .255 (-3%) .321 (-7%) .417 (+4%) .738 (-1%) -76.9
2017 TBR AL 87 317 31 82 5 3 12 36 5 24 110 0.259 .254 (+1%) .324 (-3%) .425 (-4%) .750 (-4%) -232.5
2017 BAL AL 50 216 36 66 13 2 10 26 1 12 57 0.306 .254 (+20%) .324 (+7%) .425 (+23%) .750 (+16%) -232.5
2018 BAL AL 96 369 45 85 17 0 12 35 1 27 100 0.230 .247 (-7%) .318 (-10%) .409 (-9%) .727 (-9%) -666.2
2019 SEA AL 88 304 39 72 21 1 15 47 1 21 102 0.237 .252 (-6%) .322 (-9%) .434 (+6%) .757 (-1%) -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 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
2017 BAL SS 49 49 73 148 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 OF 13 12 10 2 0 1
2019 SEA SS 41 39 60 104 12 25
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