Rod Beck 1968-2007

Another untimely death of a former Red Sox player occured when former relief pitcher Rod Beck was found dead in his Arizona home Sunday.

Beck played parts of three seasons in Boston from 1999-2001.

While a member of the San Francisco Giants he was one of the best closers in the game. He reached a career high of 51 saves in 1998 with the Chicago Cubs and over the course of his career he played for four clubs.

Rod Beck is survived by his wife Stacey and two children.