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.