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Josh Beckett is a MLB baseball player. He was born on May 15, 1980

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Birth Date May 15, 1980
Birthplace Spring, Texas, United States
Height/Weight 6 ft 5 inches, 230 lb (196 cm, 104 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date September 4, 2001
Draft Drafted by the Florida Marlins in the first round (second) of the June 1999 MLB draft.
Last Game August 3, 2014
Jersey Number 61 (2001-2002, Florida Marlins) • 21 (2003-2005, Florida Marlins) • 19 (2006-2012, Boston Red Sox) • 61 (2012-2014, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 61 (2003-2003, Florida Marlins)
Position pitcher
Earned Run Average 3.88
Games Played 335
Games Started 332
Innings Pitched 2,051
Losses 106
Saves 0
Strikeouts 1,901
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched 1.232
Wins 138
Twitter Handle @joshbeckett

Top Questions

When was Josh Beckett born?
Josh Beckett was born on May 15, 1980.
How tall was Josh Beckett?
Josh Beckett was 6 ft 5 inches, 230 lb (196 cm, 104 kg).
How many strikeouts did Josh Beckett have?
Josh Beckett struck out 1,901 batters during his career.
Where was Josh Beckett born?
Josh Beckett was born in Spring, Texas, United States.
How many wins did Josh Beckett have?
Josh Beckett had 138 wins during his career.
What position did Josh Beckett play?
Josh Beckett played pitcher.
What was Josh Beckett's earned run average (ERA)?
Josh Beckett had a career earned run average of 3.88.