- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRodney Roy Beck
- Nickname
- Shooter
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Rod Beck was born on August 3, 1968 in Burbank, California, USA. He was married to Stacey Neyer. He died on June 23, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
- SpouseStacey Neyer(November 26, 1988 - 2004) (separated, 2 children)
- Releif pitcher with four different major league baseball teams: the San Francisco Giants (1991-1997), Chicago Cubs (1998-1999[start]), Boston Red Sox (1999[end]-2001), and San Diego Padres (2003-2004).
- In 2004, the rock group Stroke 9 released a song entitled "Rod Beck". Although it does not mention Beck by name, it is narrated by a character struggling with personal problems just as the late reliever did.
- Made major league debut on 6 May 1991.
- Appeared in 704 games, all in relief.
- In 1998 led National League pitchers in appearances with 81.
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