Josh Beck

Height:
5-10
Weight:
195
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Ottawa Lake, Mich.
High School:
Whiteford HS | Jackson College

As a Redshirt Junior (2020): Played in six games with three starts for the Zips in a shortened season due to COVID-19 ... batted .111 with one hit and one run ... totaled 28 putouts and two assists ... scored first run as a Zip at Marshall.

College: Spent two seasons with coach Rick Smith at Jackson College ... as a freshman in 2018, played in 36 games ... batted .309 with 17 RBI and a home run.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at catcher for coach Terry Pant at Whiteford HS ... three-time All-Tri-County Conference, three-time D4 All-District, three-time D4 All-Region, and two-time All-State selection ... in prep career, batted .452 with seven home runs and 44 doubles ... 2016 Monroe County Regional Player of the Year ... as a senior in 2017, hit .485 with three homers, 14 doubles, and 33 RBI ... also a 2016 Honorable Mention All-State selection at linebacker.

Personal: Born August 18, 1997 ... nickname is Pete ... parents are Williams and Mari Beck ... has an older brother Jacob ... business management major.

From Banfield: “‘Pete’ is a guy that popped up later this spring and really stood out for his defensive skillset and the way he controls the game behind the plate. He’s an advanced receiver and blocker with true above average arm strength. We believe the catcher position to be the most important on the field, and we really believe he’s a guy that will compete to hold down that spot. Offensively he’s a tough out and gritty guy in the box that will stand out for the type of energy and toughness he plays with."