What is Rod Beck's Net Worth?
Rod Beck was a former American professional baseball player who had a net worth of $10 million. Born Rodney Roy Beck on August 3, 1968, in Burbank, California, Beck was drafted during the 13th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball draft by the Oakland Athletics. Before making his MLB debut, the A's traded him to the San Francisco Giants. He debuted in the major leagues on May 6, 1991, with the Giants.
Beck, a right-handed pitcher, played for the Giants until 1997. He then joined the Chicago Cubs from 1998 to 1999, followed by a stint with the Boston Red Sox from 1999 to 2001, and finally with the San Diego Padres from 2003 until 2004. Beck's last MLB game was with the Padres on August 14, 2004. Over his professional career, Beck achieved a 38-45 win-loss record with a 3.30 earned run average.
Career Achievements
Rod Beck struck out 644 batters and amassed 286 saves during his career, appearing in over 700 MLB games. He was a three-time MLB All-Star (1993, 1994, 1997) and earned the National League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year award following the 1994 season.
Personal Life and Legacy
Rod Beck passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 23, 2007. While the official cause of death was not disclosed to the public, there were allegations from Beck's ex-wife that it was drug-related, mentioning cocaine found at the scene. Beck was 38 years old at the time of his passing, leaving behind a legacy as a renowned relief pitcher in major league baseball.
