Josh Beckett
Retired MLB Pitcher / Marlins Legends Hall of Famer
Miami Connection
Beckett's heroic 2003 postseason performances, including shutting out the Cubs in the NLCS and Yankees in the World Series, delivered the Marlins' second championship and cemented his status as a South Florida sports icon. His induction into the 2026 Marlins Legends Hall of Fame recognizes his significant achievements and contributions to the organization and community. These moments continue to inspire Marlins fans and highlight his enduring local legacy.
About
Josh Beckett, born in Spring, Texas, was drafted second overall by the Florida Marlins in 1999 and debuted in MLB in 2001. He spent his first five seasons with the Marlins, posting a 41-34 record with a 3.46 ERA despite battling blisters. His career highlight came in the 2003 postseason, where he went 2-2 with a 2.11 ERA, including a Game 5 NLCS shutout and a Game 6 World Series shutout to clinch the title, earning MVP honors. Traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2006, he won another World Series in 2007 and made three All-Star appearances before retiring after the 2014 season with the Dodgers. Beckett maintains strong ties to South Florida through his Marlins legacy. He has no publicly listed current professional role as a retired athlete.
