Gordon Beckham
Baseball player and infielder
Born
September 16th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player participated in Major League Baseball primarily as an infielder. Beckham was selected in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. Debuted in 2009 and played significant seasons with the White Sox, Atlanta Braves, and other teams. Known for contributions during competitive seasons and showcased promising offensive and defensive skills throughout the career.
Drafted 8th overall by the Chicago White Sox in 2008
Debuted in MLB in 2009
Played for teams including the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves
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