The Colorado Rockies’ young left fielder Jordan Beck has emerged as one of baseball’s most intriguing prospects under 25.
Drafted in the first round in 2022, Beck wasted little time making his presence felt at the major league level.
He showcased a rare combination of power, speed, and athleticism even as Colorado struggled through a disappointing 2025 season.
Beck finished the year with a .258 batting average, 16 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases.
Those numbers highlighted his ability to impact games in multiple ways and drew attention from teams searching for controllable talent.
Amid offseason trade discussions, Bernie Pleskoff of Forbes.com urged the Cleveland Guardians to try to acquire Beck.
“He isn’t eligible for arbitration, and won’t be a free agent until 2031-OF-Bats Right-Age 24-minimal salary, with lots of team control. Beck is this old scout’s No.1 target. He will be tough to pry from Colorado. It will take giving up quality players to get Beck. […] Beck, a former 2022 1st round pick is young, athletic, powerful, a good defender, and has speed. He would bring the total package. With Kwan as the centerpiece of the deal, perhaps the Rockies and Guardians can find common ground to bring Beck to Cleveland,” Forbes’ Bernie Pleskoff wrote.
The Guardians excel at spotting, acquiring, and developing pitching talent throughout their system.
Their depth in both starters and relievers reflects an organizational commitment to pitching excellence that has sustained their competitiveness.
The team has also cultivated many skilled left-handed hitters.
This season’s heavy left-handed dominance in their lineup highlighted the need for veteran right-handed bats to boost run production.
Beck represents exactly that type of player, offering youth and team control through 2031.
As the Guardians look to boost offensive output following a division-winning season that ended prematurely in October, Beck’s combination of power and speed makes him an ideal candidate to address their needs.
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