Jake Beckley
- Position(s):
- 1B, OF, 2B, P
- Nicknames:
- Eagle Eye
- Born:
- August 4, 1867
- Bats:
- Left
- Throws:
- Left
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 200 lbs
- Major League Debut:
- 6-20-1888 with PIT
- Hall of Fame:
- 1971
Notable Achievements
* PL Triples Leader (1890)
* 100 RBI Seasons: 4 (1890 & 1893-1895)
* 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 5 (1890 & 1892-1895)
* Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1971
Records Held
* Putouts, first baseman, career, 23731
* Triple plays, first baseman, career, 8
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