Casey Beck
| IP | 155 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.716 |
| WHIP | 1.406 |
| BB/9 | 5.516 |
| SO/9 | 9.523 |
- Full name Casey Lynn Beck
- Born 03/28/1987 in Woodville, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School San Jacinto College
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Drafted in the 8th round (250th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2006 (signed for $100,000).
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Despite being the Texas 2-A state player of the year, Beck went undrafted out of high school in 2005 because his mechanics and command were rough. Now he's the top juco prospect in Texas. Succeeding Angels draft-and-follow Stephen Marek as San Jacinto's closer, Beck has helped pitched the Gators to the Junior College World Series. His fastball sits at 92-93 mph and touches 95, and he backs it up with a big league slider. His delivery and control are still less than smooth, as he tends to overthrow when he gets amped up with the game on the line. Scouts who saw him pitch as a starter during the fall wonder if he could succeed in that role. He didn't try to throw as hard, dropping down to 88-91 mph and hitting both sides of the plate. He also showed some aptitude for a changeup. Beck will return to San Jacinto for his sophomore season if he doesn't sign.
