Tampa Bay Rays infielder Tim Beckham was demoted for lackadaisical play last August and not called-up when rosters expanded in September, many assumed he had played his way out of the organization. However, because of his athleticism, new found versatility and that the Rays still believe in him, Beckham has been given another chance to prove himself.
Since being drafted by the Rays with the first overall pick in the 2008 Draft right out of high school, Beckham has yet to capitalize on the many opportunities to be an everyday player. At the time of the draft, numerous baseball publications including Baseball America had rated him as the top high school prospect.