Beck was eligible to be selected in the
2020 MLB draft following his junior year, but the draft was shortened to five rounds due to the
COVID-19 pandemic,[2] and Beck was not selected.[3] He returned to Stanford for his senior year in 2021. He completed his Cardinal career with a 22–10 record, a 3.11 ERA, and 289 strikeouts in 289+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
Professional career
The
New York Yankees chose Beck in the second round, with the 55th overall selection, of the
2021 MLB draft.[5] On July 18, 2021, Beck signed with the Yankees for a $1.05 million bonus.[6] In February 2022, it was announced that Beck had undergone
Tommy John surgery the previous summer and would miss the entire 2022 season.[7]
Personal life
Beck's mother and older sister are Stanford graduates.[8] Beck and his older brother,
Tristan, played baseball together for Corona High and Stanford.[9][10] Tristan plays professional baseball in the
San Francisco Giants organization.