Official Site of the Rays · Feb 21, 2017
Beckham working in OF to boost versatility
MLB.com Rays reporter Bill Chastain discusses picking Tim Beckham to surprise the team and break out in 2017PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- George Hendrick used to tease Tim Beckham about getting an outfield glove.
Hendrick, who was the Rays' outfield coach, had been an outfielder, and he liked to stir things up. Beckham was the perfect target for his game.
Kidding aside, Beckham indeed has an outfielder's glove in his locker this spring. The infielder arrived to camp hoping to earn a spot on the 25-man roster in a utility role. So rather than shy away from a new adventure in the outfield, Beckham is embracing it and hoping that the increased versatility will work in his favor.