The addition of Tim Beckham may have been the highlight of the Orioles 2017 season. The shortstop made his way to Baltimore via a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31 and immediately filled a gaping void in the club’s lineup. It would be fair to say that he greatly exceeded expectations, and that is exactly why the organization should seriously evaluate his future right now.
Prior to 2017, Beckham was a former first overall pick that had failed to live up to his lofty potential. Over 151 career major league games, he was slashing .