Jake Beckley
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Jacob Peter Beckley (Eagle Eye)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut June 20, 1888
- Final Game June 15, 1907
- Born August 4, 1867 in Hannibal, MO USA
- Died June 25, 1918 in Kansas City, MO USA
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1971
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[edit] Biographical Information
Jake Beckley played two decades at first base, breaking into the majors in 1888 and still playing in 1907. His entire career was spent in the National League except for 1890 when he was in the Players League.
Based on Adjusted OPS+, Beckley's best year was his rookie year, at age 20. Although he hardly ever led the league in batting categories, he was frequently among the leaders as his Gray Ink score of 165 shows.
Beckley is # 41 on the all-time list for runs scored, # 33 for hits, # 4 for triples, and # 37 for RBI (all as of the end of the 2007 season). The nine most similar players (based on the similarity scores method) are all in the Hall of Fame. Beckley was elected to the Hall of Fame on January 31, 1971 by the Committee on Baseball Veterans.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- PL Triples Leader (1890)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 4 (1890 & 1893-1895)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 5 (1890 & 1892-1895)
- Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1971
[edit] Records Held
- Putouts, first baseman, career, 23731
- Triple plays, first baseman, career, 8
