Andrew Beckwith Explained

Andrew Beckwith
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:22 March 1995
Birth Place:Blythewood, South Carolina, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right

Andrew Beckwith (born March 22, 1995) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.[1]

Career

Beckwith attended Blythewood High School in Blythewood, South Carolina, prior to enrolling at Coastal Carolina University.[2] In 2016, he was named the Big South Conference Pitcher of the Year.[3] In the 2016 College World Series, Beckwith started three games for Coastal Carolina, allowing two earned runs in innings pitched. Beckwith was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player,[4] finishing his junior season with a 15–1 win–loss record and a 1.85 earned run average in 117 innings pitched.[5] Beckwith returned to relief for the Chanticleers in his senior year.[6]

The Kansas City Royals selected Beckwith in the 32nd round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[7] Beckwith signed with the Royals and spent the 2017 season with both the AZL Royals and the Idaho Falls Chukars, posting a combined 1–0 record and 3.29 ERA in 16 games between both clubs.[8]

Beckwith began 2019 with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[9] In July, the Royals demoted him to the Wilmington Blue Rocks.[10] In 35 games split between the Naturals and Wilmington, Beckwith posted a cumulative 4-0 record and 4.58 ERA with 45 strikeouts and 2 saves in 53.0 innings pitched. On March 3, 2020, Beckwith retired from professional baseball.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reflections on Beckwith's epic CWS performance. The Sun News. July 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160628155548/http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/college/big-south/coastal-carolina-university/article85968807.html. June 28, 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Blythewood Grad Andrew Beckwith Goes Distance, Coastal Carolina Tops TCU 4–1. June 25, 2016. WOLO-TV. July 1, 2016.
  3. Web site: Beckwith cementing his place in Coastal Carolina history. The Sun News. July 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160625091906/http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/college/big-south/coastal-carolina-university/article84951972.html. June 25, 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Most Outstanding Player Andrew Beckwith headlines 2016 CWS All-Tournament team. Omaha World-Herald. July 1, 2016.
  5. Web site: Reflecting on the legend of Andrew Beckwith. Ryan. Young. The Sun News. July 6, 2016. July 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160709193421/http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/college/big-south/coastal-carolina-university/article87614317.html. July 9, 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: College Baseball Rankings, Scouting Reports and Analysis.
  7. News: Thorson . Bruce . Blythewood’s Beckwith drafted by Kansas City Royals . The State . 14 June 2017 . 28 July 2023. (subscription required)
  8. Web site: Andrew Beckwith Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com. January 13, 2018.
  9. Web site: Royals' affiliates reveal minor league rosters. April 4, 2019.
  10. https://www.myhorrynews.com/sports/professional/pelicans/former-coastal-carolina-star-returns-to-the-grand-strand/article_84637b36-bc41-11e9-b28e-2be462a55e8c.html
  11. Web site: Andrew Beckwith Stats, Fantasy & News. 2023-05-26. milb.com. en.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Andrew Beckwith".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.