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Josh Beckett

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Joshua Patrick Beckett (born May 15, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). A three-time MLB All-Star, he played for the Florida Marlins, the Boston Red Sox, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a stellar high school career in which he was regarded as one of the top baseball prospects in the U.S., Beckett was drafted by the Marlins with the second overall pick in the 1999 MLB draft. He won the 2003 World Series with the Marlins and the 2007 World Series with the Red Sox, receiving the 2003 World Series MVP award and the 2007 American League Championship Series MVP award. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Josh Beckett is the 126th most popular baseball player, the 20,335th most popular biography from United States and the 81st most popular American Baseball Player.

Josh Beckett, an American baseball pitcher born in 1980, is most famous for his standout performances in the postseason, particularly during the 2003 World Series with the Florida Marlins, where he was named World Series MVP. He is also known for his time with the Boston Red Sox, helping the team win the 2007 World Series.

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Among BASEBALL PLAYERS

Among baseball players, Josh Beckett ranks 126 out of 91. Before him are Brett Gardner, Melky Cabrera, Andrelton Simmons, David Robertson, Jon Lester, and J. D. Martinez. After him are Kris Bryant, Jacoby Ellsbury, Ian Kinsler, Ryan Braun, Paul Konerko, and Josh Donaldson.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1980, Josh Beckett ranks 1,540. Before him are Tommi Evilä, Victoria Pendleton, Collette Wolfe, Oliver Risser, Péter Somfai, and Gracy Singh. After him are Christian Wetklo, David Loosli, Linda Sarsour, Kentaro Yoshida, Takehiro Kashima, and Conor Oberst.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Josh Beckett ranks 20,343 out of 20,380. Before him are Paul Hamm (1982), Ali Cobrin (1989), Rosângela Santos (1990), Vic Fuentes (1983), Max Adler (1986), and Noelle Maritz (1995). After him are Erik Palmer-Brown (1997), Tessa Violet (1990), Brandon Jones (1988), Jay Williams (1981), Jeanine Mason (1991), and Jake Arrieta (1986).

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Among BASEBALL PLAYERS In United States

Among baseball players born in United States, Josh Beckett ranks 81. Before him are Tyler Austin (1991), Josh Hamilton (1981), Brett Gardner (1983), David Robertson (1985), Jon Lester (1984), and J. D. Martinez (1987). After him are Kris Bryant (1992), Jacoby Ellsbury (1983), Ian Kinsler (1982), Ryan Braun (1983), Paul Konerko (1976), and Josh Donaldson (1985).

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