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Clyde Beck

Clyde Beck Notable

b. January 6, 1900 · Chicago Cubs 1926–1930, Cincinnati Reds 1931

Clyde Beck divided six seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Chicago Cubs from 1926, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1931.

Across 468 games he batted .232, with 354 hits and 203 runs. He finished with 12 home runs, 56 doubles and 9 stolen bases.

He played 177 games at third base, with 334 assists and 21 errors. He turned 47 double plays. He also played 154 games at second base and 125 games at shortstop.

He was born in Bassett, CA, USA on January 6, 1900, and died on July 15, 1988. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1926 CHC 30811016 001 47150 .198
1927 CHC 11739144101 2052 4443370 .258
1928 CHC 13148372124 1843 5258583 .257
1929 CHC 541902840 700 919243 .211
1930 CHC 832443252 706 3436322 .213
1931 CIN 531361721 420 1921141 .154
Career 4681525203354 561112 1621841809 .232

On this day & linked events

1900

Born January 6, 1900

Bassett, CA, USA

1988

Died July 15, 1988

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