Jalen Beeks is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Jalen Christopher Beeks was born on July 10, 1993, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. He was initially enrolled at Crowder College, however, he transferred to the University of Arkansas, where he played college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Boston Red Sox selected Jalen Beeks in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft. He signed and made his professional debut that same year for the GCL Red Sox.
Jalen Beeks was promoted to Boston’s active roster on June 7, 2018, and made his MLB debut in 2018 for the Red Sox in a start against the Detroit Tigers. He was later traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on July 25, 2018.
Jalen Beeks is presently married to his longtime partner, Brie, with whom he has a son and a daughter. The family resides in Northwest Arkansas.
Jalen Beeks Salary
Jalen Beeks receives a base salary of $750,000.
Jalen Beeks Trade
Jalen Beeks was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on July 25, 2018.
Jalen Beeks Net Worth
Jalen Beeks has a net worth estimated to be $1.5 million.
Jalen Beeks Contract
Jalen Beeks is signed with the Tampa Bay Rays with a base salary expected to be $750,000 as well as a $0 signing bonus.
Jalen Beeks Age
Jalen Beeks is 28 years old as of 2021.