Josh Beckett

Fun Facts

• Beckett, along with fellow stars Carlos Delgado, Luis Castillo, Paul Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota, Alex Gonzalez and Mike Lowell, are the most prominent among a list of veterans the Marlins traded in what was organizationally termed a market correction. The Marlins drastically trimmed their payroll, possibly in preparation for a future relocation of the franchise out of Florida.
• Beckett has been plagued by blisters on his pitching hand throughout his career.
• Beckett is often known for his hot temper and intensity during games and is extremely competitive. He has had many run-ins with players and umpires for various reasons.
• Beckett's first start of his career was in Houston, Texas on September 4th, 2001. There was a crowd of at least 500 fans seated near the baselines, cheering for Josh, called "The Beckett Bunch."