造型狂野的Rod Beck
Rodney Roy Beck (August 3, 1968 – June 23, 2007[1]) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1991-1997), Chicago Cubs (1998-1999), Boston Red Sox (1999-2001) and San Diego Padres (2003-2004). He batted and threw right handed.
Rodney Roy Beck (生於1968年8月3日，歿於2007年6月23日) 是前大聯盟後援投手，生涯曾經效力於舊金山巨人隊 (1991-1997)，芝加哥小熊隊 (1998-1999)，波士頓紅襪隊 (1999-2001) 與聖地牙哥教士隊 (2003-2004)。他是一位右投右打的選手。
Career
職業生涯
San Francisco Giants
舊金山巨人
The Oakland Athletics drafted Rod Beck as a starting pitcher in the 13th round (327th pick) of the 1986 MLB Amateur Draft. In 1989, while with the San Jose Giants of the California League[2], he posted a record of 11-2 between opening day and June 13th when he was promoted to the Shreveport Captains of the Double A Texas League. Rod made his Major League debut on May 6, 1991, versus the Montreal Expos. His performance was forgettable, (2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER), but his season numbers were more impressive. He had a 3.78 ERA; pitched 52⅓ innings in 31 games; struck out 38 & walked 13. In 1992, Rod took over as the regular closer from Dave Righetti and posted a record of 3-3 with 17 saves and a 1.76 ERA. He pitched 92 innings over 65 games and struck out 87 while walking only 15. Beck's best season was in 1993[3], when he recorded 48 saves, including a then-record 24 straight for the Giants.
Rod Beck以先發投手的身分於1986年選秀會上第13輪第327順位被奧克蘭運動家隊選上。1989年待在加州聯盟聖荷西巨人隊的Beck在開幕戰到6月13日被升上隸屬2A德州聯盟的Shreveport Captains這段期間投出了11勝2敗的成績。1991年5月6日面對蒙特婁博覽會隊的比賽是Rod在大聯盟的處女秀，他的表現(2局3安打2責失)很容易就讓人遺忘，但是整季的表現券令人印象深刻。他在31場出賽中一共投了52又1/3局，自責分率3.78，三振了38位打者，投出13次保送。1992年球季，Rod從Dave Righetti手中接過終結者的棒子，並且投出了3勝3敗，17次救援成功，自責分率1.78的成績。他在65場比賽中投了92局，並且投出87次三振，僅保送了15位打者。Beck生涯表現最佳的球季是1993年球季，他位巨人隊守住了48場勝利，其中包括了當時最佳紀錄的連續24場救援成功。
Chicago Cubs
芝加哥小熊
After the 1997 season, the Giants felt Beck's best years were behind him, and allowed him to leave as a free agent to sign with the Chicago Cubs, replacing him with Robb Nen. Beck set a career high in saves in his first season with the Cubs, converting 51 of 58 chances. However, in the 1999 season, Beck battled injury, and was traded by Chicago to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for reliever Mark Guthrie and a player to be named later, who turned out to be Cole Liniak[4].
1997年球季結束後，巨人隊認為Beck的生涯顛峰已經過去了，所以允許他以自由球員的身分離隊，並且與小熊隊簽約，而巨人隊則啟用Robb Nen取代Beck。Beck待在小熊隊的第一年創下了生涯最高了救援成功次數，他在58次救援機會中取得了51次救援成功。然而到了1999年球季，Beck被傷痛所困擾，並且被交易到波士頓紅襪隊以交換後援投手Mark Guthrie與另外一位稍後公布的球員，這位球員是Cole Liniak。
Boston Red Sox
波士頓紅襪
Beck pitched well for the surging Red Sox, although he struggled in the postseason (giving up a Bernie Williams walkoff home run in Game One of the 1999 ALCS) and wasn't as good as he had been in the past in his two full seasons with the team. After the 2001 season, Beck had Tommy John surgery. Beck successfully recovered from Tommy John surgery and floated around in the minors before being signed by the Cubs. While pitching for the team's AAA affiliate Iowa Cubs during his comeback, Beck gained national attention for living in a mobile home behind the team's Sec Taylor Stadium (now Principal Park) in Des Moines. Beck warmly welcomed fans to drop by and visit, use his restroom, and drink ice cold Coors Light from his refrigerator[5]. He was later traded to the San Diego Padres.
Beck在紅襪隊表現得相當優異，但是他在季後賽遭遇打擊 (1999年美聯冠軍賽第一戰被Bernie Williams敲出再見全壘打)，在紅襪隊的第三個球季表現也不像前兩球季如此穩定。2001年球季結束後，Beck接受了Tommy John手術。手術後他成功的復原，並且在小聯盟中載浮載沉。後來他與小熊隊簽約，並且在該隊3A層級的愛荷華小熊隊投球，Beck因位居住在球隊位於Des Moines的Sec Taylor球場(現今之Principal Park)後方的移動式房屋中而使得他的全國性關注度因此增加。Beck非常歡迎球迷來拜訪他，使用他的廁所，並且飲用冰箱裡的Coors Light啤酒。他在不久之後被交易至聖地牙哥教士隊。
San Diego Padres
聖地牙哥教士隊
In 2003, Beck returned to the Major Leagues with the Padres, filling in for the injured Trevor Hoffman. Rod Beck converted 20 saves in 20 chances, while posting a 1.78 ERA. His statistics earned him the National League Comeback Player of the year award. In 2004, Beck dealt with personal problems during Spring Training and struggled in a seventh inning role for the Padres. Beck was released by San Diego in August.
2003年球季，Beck穿著教士隊球衣重返大聯盟，填補因傷缺陣的Trevor Hoffman的位置。Rod Beck在20次的救援機會中成功的守住了20場勝利，自足分率僅有1.78。他的表現讓他獲得了國家聯盟東山再起獎。2004年球季，Beck在春訓期間忙著處理私人問題，並且無法在第七局投手這個位置有所表現，使得教士隊在8月份將他釋出。
Life after baseball
退休後生活
Rod Beck dabbled in acting and took a role in the forthcoming movie Work Week as the character Reggie. The movie is currently in post-production, awaiting its release.[6] Alternative rock group Stroke 9 released a song entitled "Rod Beck" on its 2004 album All In.
Rod Beck開始涉足戲劇，並且在即將上映的電影Work Week中擔任Reggie這個腳色。這部電影目前正在後製階段，等待上映。另類搖廣團體Stroke 9在2004年的All In專輯中收錄了一首名為Rod Beck的歌曲。
Death
死亡
On June 23, 2007, Beck died alone at his home in Phoenix, Arizona[1][7]. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, Phoenix police do not suspect foul play;[1] cocaine was found in his home and bedroom.[8] Beck was buried in his Chicago Cubs uniform[9]. Beck's name was added to the 2008 ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, waiving the normal five-year period before eligibility, however he only received two votes. [10]
2007年6月23日，Beck過世於亞利桑納州鳳凰城的家中。在死因尚未公布之時，鳳凰城警方並未懷疑Beck被謀殺，並且在他的房裡與床上找到古柯鹼。Beck下葬時穿著他的小熊隊球衣。Beck在2008年獲得名人堂票選資格，但是他只獲得了兩張贊成票。
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