DETROIT — Gordon Beckham likes how playing third base this season has affected him in all aspects of the game.
A day after he turned in three spectacular defensive plays, the White Sox infielder said playing third has forced him to be more assertive and it has had some carry over to the plate. Beckham’s glove at the hot corner has earned rave reviews from the staff and coaches alike.
“It allows me to be more aggressive,” Beckham said. “Obviously you have to be a little more aggressive on defense, but I think it helps my offense too.