Former Giant, Cub, Red Sox and Padre reliever Rod Beck was found dead in his home Saturday. The cause of death is yet to be determined, but he was 38.
Many former players, coaches and media members have noted how Beck was always a popular person in the clubhouse, and certainly loved by fans (especially in San Francisco). He also battled some personal demons, however, which was evident when he had to leave the Padres in 2004 for a two-month stint in drug rehab.
The former closer saved 286 games in his career. If you want to read a great article on what kind of man Beck was, check out Scott Ostler’s piece in the San Francisco Chronicle.
