# Brandon Beachy
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{{short description|American baseball pitcher (born 1986)}}
{{distinguish|Brandon Beach}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2026}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2016}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name=Brandon Beachy
|image=beachy6.jpg
|caption=Beachy with the Atlanta Braves
|team=
|number=
|position=[Pitcher](/source/Pitcher)
|bats=Right
|throws=Right
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1986|9|3}}
|birth_place=[Kokomo, Indiana](/source/Kokomo%2C_Indiana), U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate=September 20
|debutyear=2010
|debutteam=Atlanta Braves
| finalleague=MLB
|finaldate=July 20
|finalyear=2015
|finalteam=Los Angeles Dodgers
|statleague = MLB
| stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
| stat1value = 14–12
| stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
| stat2value = 3.36
| stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
| stat3value = 280
|teams=
*[Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) ({{mlby|2010}}–{{mlby|2013}})
*[Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) ({{mlby|2015}})
}}
'''Brandon Alan Beachy''' (born September 3, 1986) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) and [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers).
==Amateur career==
Beachy attended [Northwestern Senior High School](/source/Northwestern_High_School_(Indiana)) in [Kokomo, Indiana](/source/Kokomo%2C_Indiana). He helped lead their team to lose Indiana's 2004–2005 class AA state championship game to the North Posey Vikings. After the game, he was presented with the [Indiana High School Athletic Association](/source/Indiana_High_School_Athletic_Association) Mental Attitude Award.[{{cite news|last1=Huggler|first1=Randy|title=Beachy bouncing back|url=http://kokomoperspective.com/sports/beachy-bouncing-back/article_80b1f64e-9587-11e2-9ab2-001a4bcf887a.html|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=Kokomo Perspective|date=March 26, 2013}}] After high school, he attended [Indiana Wesleyan University](/source/Indiana_Wesleyan_University), where he played third base, first base, and pitched for the [Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats](/source/Indiana_Wesleyan_Wildcats).[{{cite news|last1=Odum|first1=Charles|title=Braves' Beachy goes from undrafted to ERA leader|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/braves-beachy-goes-undrafted-era-leader|access-date=February 23, 2015|agency=Associated Press|date=June 4, 2012}}][{{cite news|last1=Gaskins|first1=Bryan|title=Braves sign NW's Brandon Beachy|url=http://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/braves-sign-nw-s-brandon-beachy/article_ab943ba5-b0b3-52bc-84b5-1872c1558740.html?TNNoMobile|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=Kokomo Tribune|date=July 22, 2008}}]
Beachy was not selected in the [2008 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2008_Major_League_Baseball_draft) following his junior year of college, but signed with the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) as an undrafted free agent on July 22, 2008.[{{cite news|title=Dodgers sign Brandon Beachy|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/109934130/dodgers-sign-brandon-beachy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224033957/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/109934130/dodgers-sign-brandon-beachy|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 24, 2015|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=February 21, 2015}}]
==Career==
===Minor leagues===
thumb|right|Beachy signing autographs in 2012
Beachy compiled a 4–3 record with one save and a 3.87 ERA in 76{{fraction|2|3}} innings of work spread over 35 appearances and three different teams in 2009. He struck out 64 batters and walked 19. Most of his time was spent with the [Myrtle Beach Pelicans](/source/Myrtle_Beach_Pelicans) of the High-A [Carolina League](/source/Carolina_League).[{{cite web|url= http://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/local_story_073232717.html?keyword=topstory|archive-url= https://archive.today/20130127223232/http://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/local_story_073232717.html?keyword=topstory|url-status= dead|archive-date= January 27, 2013|first= Bryan|last= Gaskins|title= Beachy is taking part in Braves' spring training|work= Kokomo Tribune|date= March 14, 2010|access-date= March 15, 2010}}]
In spring 2010, Beachy was one of six pitchers who took part in a spring mini-camp in which some of the Braves’ top [minor leaguers](/source/Minor_League_Baseball) took turns serving as backups for major league players in spring training games. He was the youngest minor leaguer in the mini-camp.[
Beachy was moved into the starting rotation for the Double-A [Mississippi Braves](/source/Mississippi_Braves) late June 2010. In his time with Mississippi, he struck out 100 batters while allowing 53 hits and 22 walks in 27 games (73.2 innings) while maintaining a 1.47 ERA. He compiled a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Opposing hitters hit .200 and produced 12 earned runs. Beachy's best performance of the season occurred on July 15 when he struck out 13 of 19 batters against the [Huntsville Stars](/source/Huntsville_Stars).][{{cite web|url=http://www.kokomoperspective.com/local_sports/article_71a38cf4-a001-11df-9cb1-001cc4c03286.html|first=Steven|last=Geiselman|title=Kokomo's Beachy making noise in the Braves farm system|access-date=September 9, 2010|work=Kokomo Perspective|date=August 5, 2010|archive-date=February 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110215152031/http://www.kokomoperspective.com/local_sports/article_71a38cf4-a001-11df-9cb1-001cc4c03286.html|url-status=dead}}]
Beachy was promoted to the Triple-A [Gwinnett Braves](/source/Gwinnett_Braves) in the fall of 2010. While there, he delivered 2 wins with 0 losses and a 2.17 ERA.[{{cite web|url=http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=545404|title=Brandon Beachy MiLB Stats|access-date=September 9, 2010|website=[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)|archive-date=November 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112023957/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=545404|url-status=dead}}]
====Major Leagues====
===Atlanta Braves===
Beachy made his major league debut with the Braves as the starting pitcher against the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) on September 20, 2010, as a replacement for [Jair Jurrjens](/source/Jair_Jurrjens) who had injured his knee. Beachy pitched for 4{{fraction|1|3}} innings, gave up three runs (one earned), and received his first major league loss. He had two losses in three starts for the Braves in 2010, with an ERA of 3.00.[{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players//b/beachbr01.shtml|title=Brandon Beachy statistics & history|work=Baseball Reference}}]
On March 24, 2011, the [Braves](/source/2011_Atlanta_Braves_season) announced that Beachy would be the club's fifth starter for the 2011 season. He was selected over [Mike Minor](/source/Mike_Minor_(baseball)) for the final spot in Atlanta's rotation.[{{cite web|last=Bowman|first=Mark|title=Beachy Wins Fifth Starter Spot for Braves|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110324&content_id=17095878&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|access-date=March 24, 2011|archive-date=October 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008230230/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110324&content_id=17095878&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|url-status=dead}}] In his fourth start of the season, he recorded his first major-league [win](/source/Win_(baseball)) by throwing six scoreless innings against the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/2011_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_season) in [Dodger Stadium](/source/Dodger_Stadium) on April 19. During his first game back from an oblique injury, he set a new career high with 11 strikeouts in a game against the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays) on June 22, 2011.[{{cite news|last1=Rogers|first1=Carroll|title=Beachy strikes out 11 to complete sweep|url=http://m.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/beachy-strikes-out-11-to-complete-sweep/nQwfw/|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=June 23, 2011}}] He was 7–3 with a 3.68 ERA in 25 starts that season for the Braves.[
Beachy got off to a strong start in 2012, and on May 17, 2012, he threw his first career shutout in a game against the [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins).][[http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_17_miamlb_atlmlb_1#gid=2012_05_17_miamlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=atl ERA leader Beachy throws first shutout in rout of Fish]] He was placed on the disabled list on June 17 after suffering from elbow discomfort and on June 18, he was diagnosed with a partially torn [ulnar collateral ligament](/source/ulnar_collateral_ligament_of_elbow_joint) in his right elbow. At the time, he led all starting pitchers in the major leagues with a 2.00 ERA.[{{cite news|title=Beachy has partially torn elbow ligament|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/33524686/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715075743/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/33524686/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=June 18, 2012}}] Beachy underwent [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery) on June 21, ending his 2012 season.[{{cite web | title= Beachy undergoes Tommy John surgery | work=MLB.com | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120621&content_id=33694610&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb | access-date=June 21, 2012 }}]
Beachy began the 2013 season on the 15-day disabled list, still recovering from the surgery and he returned to the Braves' starting rotation and made his season debut on July 29, 2013, in the place of [Tim Hudson](/source/Tim_Hudson), who suffered a season-ending ankle fracture.[{{cite web|last=Bowman|first=Mark|title=Beachy poised to take injured Hudson's slot|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130725&content_id=54691122¬ebook_id=54718466&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl|work=MLB.com|access-date=July 26, 2013}}] He was 2–1 with a 4.50 ERA in five starts at the end of the season.[ However, Beachy was not on the Braves' postseason roster.
On December 16, 2013, Beachy agreed with the Braves on a one-year deal for the 2014 season.][{{cite news|title=Braves added Gavin Floyd, settle with Brandon Beachy|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/12/16/braves-reach-deal-with-right-hander-gavin-floyd/4041329/|access-date=December 14, 2014|work=USA Today|agency=Associated Press|date=December 16, 2013}}][{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves, Beachy avoid arbitration with one-year deal|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/66013116/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715083115/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/66013116/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=December 16, 2013}}] However, on March 20, it was reported that he would need a second Tommy John surgery[{{cite web|last=Bowman|first=Mark|title=Beachy to have Tommy John surgery on Friday|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/atl/braves-brandon-beachy-to-have-tommy-john-elbow-surgery?ymd=20140320&content_id=69701602&vkey=news_atl|work=MLB.com|access-date=March 20, 2014|date=March 20, 2014}}] and he did not pitch during the 2014 season.[{{cite news|last1=Saxon|first1=Mark|title=Dodgers sign RHP Brandon Beachy|url=https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/12358859/los-angeles-dodgers-sign-brandon-beachy-one-year-deal|access-date=February 23, 2015|work=ESPN.com|date=February 21, 2015}}] Beachy became a free agent on December 2, 2014, after he was non-tendered by the Braves.[{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves decline tenders to Medlen, Beachy|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/102900820/braves-decline-tenders-to-kris-medlen-brandon-beachy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228083632/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/102900820/braves-decline-tenders-to-kris-medlen-brandon-beachy|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 28, 2014|access-date=December 3, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=December 2, 2014}}]
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On February 21, 2015, Beachy agreed to a one-year contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers), with a club option for 2016.[{{cite news|last1=Gurnick|first1=Ken|title=Dodgers ink Beachy to a one-year deal|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/109934528/dodgers-sign-pitcher-brandon-beachy-to-a-one-year-deal|access-date=February 21, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=February 21, 2015|archive-date=February 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223172258/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/109934528/dodgers-sign-pitcher-brandon-beachy-to-a-one-year-deal|url-status=dead}}] He returned to the mound in a professional game for the first time since the surgery on June 16, 2015, when he threw 35 pitches for the [Rancho Cucamonga Quakes](/source/Rancho_Cucamonga_Quakes) in a [California League](/source/California_League) game.[{{cite web|url=http://dodgers.mlblogs.com/2015/06/16/brandon-beachy-returns-to-action-in-rehab-start/|title=After 22 months, Brandon Beachy returns to action in rehab start|first=Jon|last=Weisman|work=Dodgers Insider|date=June 16, 2015|access-date=June 17, 2015}}] He then pitched in several Triple-A games for the [Oklahoma City Dodgers](/source/Oklahoma_City_Dodgers) before he was called up to the majors on July 11.[{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/7/11/8934967/josh-ravin-matt-west-dodgers-brandon-beachy|title=Dodgers option Josh Ravin, DFA Matt West to make room for Brandon Beachy|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=July 11, 2015|access-date=July 11, 2015}}] In his first start in two years, Beachy lasted four innings and gave up three runs on five hits.[{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-beat-dodgers-to-even-series/c-136195656|title=Gomez's 5 RBIs, Jungmann lift Brewers in LA|work=mlb.com|first=Steve and Adam McCalvy|last=Bourbon|date=July 12, 2015|access-date=July 12, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073746/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/136195656/brewers-beat-dodgers-to-even-series?game_pk=414965|url-status=live}}] He made a second start on July 20, allowing four runs in five innings, and was then optioned back to Triple-A.[{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/7/21/9010583/brandon-beachy-optioned-preton-guilmet-dfa-dodgers-carl-crawford|title=Dodgers option Brandon Beachy, DFA Preston Guilmet to make room for Carl Crawford|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=July 21, 2015|access-date=July 21, 2015}}] He was designated for assignment on July 30.[{{cite news|title=Dodgers acquire key pitchers as trade with Marlins, Braves finalized|url=https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/13347787/los-angeles-dodgers-atlanta-braves-miami-marlins-finalize-trade|access-date=July 31, 2015|work=ESPN.com|date=July 30, 2015}}] Beachy cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A [Oklahoma City Dodgers](/source/Oklahoma_City_Dodgers) on August 3. He made 10 starts in Triple-A (and one relief appearance) and was 1–1 with a 3.64 ERA.[{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=beache001bra|title=Brandon Beachy minor league statistics & history|work=Baseball Reference}}] He elected free agency on October 9.
On January 6, 2016, the Dodgers re-signed Beachy to a one-year, $1.5 million, major league contract.[{{cite web|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/161170754/dodgers-sign-brandon-beachy-to-one-year-deal|title=Dodgers sign Beachy to one-year deal|work=mlb.com|date=January 6, 2016|access-date=January 6, 2016|first=Cash|last=Kruth|archive-date=January 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109041852/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/161170754/dodgers-sign-brandon-beachy-to-one-year-deal|url-status=dead}}] However, on January 27 he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Oklahoma City.[{{cite news|title=Dodgers outright pitcher Brandon Beachy to Triple-A|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=14661280|access-date=January 27, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 27, 2016}}] Beachy was invited to major league spring training and emerged as an early favorite to win the fifth starter job to start the season.[{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160304/dodgers-brandon-beachy-mike-bolsinger-in-the-mix-for-starting-rotation-job|title=Dodgers Brandon Beachy, Mike Bolsinger in the mix for starting rotation job|work=Los Angeles Daily News|first=JP|last=Hoornstra|date=March 4, 2016|access-date=June 20, 2016}}] However, he struggled with his command in spring training action[{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-20160319-story.html|title=Dodgers' Brandon Beachy struggles in his start against Arizona|work=Los Angeles Times|first=Andy|last=McCullough|date=March 18, 2016|access-date=June 20, 2016}}] and was sidelined with elbow tendinitis that put him on the minor league disabled list to start the season.[{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-report/post/_/id/18490/all-options-on-table-for-wounded-dodgers-starting-staff|title=All options on table for wounded Dodgers' starting staff|work=ESPN.com|first=Doug|last=Padilla|date=March 20, 2016|access-date=June 20, 2016}}] After initially thinking it was a minor issue, the tendinitis recurred when he tried to pitch again.[{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-brandon-beachy-ceased-throwing-activities/|title = Dodgers' Brandon Beachy: Ceased throwing activities| date=April 17, 2016 }}] and he left the Dodgers spring training complex to return home.[{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-brandon-beachy-leaves-teams-spring-training-complex/|title = Dodgers' Brandon Beachy: Leaves team's spring training complex| date=May 9, 2016 }}] He became a free agent following the season on October 13.
===New Britain Bees===
On August 14, 2018, after several years out of baseball, Beachy signed with the [New Britain Bees](/source/New_Britain_Bees) of the independent [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball).[{{cite news |last1=Glovach |first1=David |title=New Britain Bees sign former Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers starter Beachy |url=http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-New+Britain+Bees/333283/new-britain-bees-sign-former-atlanta-braves-los-angeles-dodgers-starter-beachy |access-date=August 19, 2018 |work=New Britain Herald |date=August 14, 2018}}] He became a free agent following the 2018 season. In 12 games (2 starts) 12.2 innings he went 0–1 with a 3.55 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
===San Francisco Giants===
On February 2, 2019, Beachy signed a minor league contract with the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants).[{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-feb-2-15-2019/|title=Minor League Transactions: Feb 2 - Feb 15|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=February 18, 2019|access-date=February 18, 2019}}] He was released on July 26, 2019.[{{cite news |last1=Lauterbach |first1=Jordan |title=Ducks righthander Brandon Beachy determined to pitch his way back to majors |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/brandon-beachy-wally-backman-tim-melville-fernando-abad-wilkin-castillo-tommy-john-1.35454318 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707212533/https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/brandon-beachy-wally-backman-tim-melville-fernando-abad-wilkin-castillo-tommy-john-1.35454318 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 7, 2020 |access-date=July 7, 2020 |work=Newsday |date=August 24, 2019}}] He became a free agent following the season. In 9 games (7 starts) he threw 41 innings going 6–0 with a 2.85 ERA and 38 strikeouts. On April 6, 2020, Beachy re-signed with the Ducks for the upcoming season.[{{cite news |title=Five-year MLB veteran Beach back with Ducks |url=http://www.liducks.com/news/current/?article_id=2209 |access-date=July 7, 2020 |publisher=Long Island Ducks |date=April 6, 2020}}]
===Sugar Land Skeeters===
In July 2020, Beachy signed on to play for the [Sugar Land Skeeters](/source/Sugar_Land_Skeeters) of the [Constellation Energy League](/source/Constellation_Energy_League) (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic)) for the 2020 season.[{{cite news |last1=Dunsmore |first1=Ryan |title=Skeeters set rosters for summer league |url=https://www.fbherald.com/sports/skeeters-set-rosters-for-summer-league/article_b0f11978-7102-56db-9343-6d1eedae37e7.html |access-date=August 29, 2020 |work=Fort Bend Herald |date=July 9, 2020}}]
==Pitching style==
Beachy throws four pitches: a relatively straight [four-seam fastball](/source/four-seam_fastball) in the 90–94 mph range, a [slider](/source/Slider_(baseball)) (80–84), a [changeup](/source/changeup) (78–82), and a [curveball](/source/curveball) (71–75). Beachy throws mostly fastballs and sliders to right-handed hitters, but he uses his changeup more frequently against left-handed hitters. He is especially fond of using his slider in two-strike counts.[{{cite web|title=PITCHf/x Player Card: Brandon Beachy|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=545404|publisher=BrooksBaseball.net|access-date=April 26, 2012}}]
==Personal life==
Beachy's parents are Lester and Lori Beachy; he is the eldest of seven siblings.[{{cite web|last=Rogers|first=Carroll|title=Braves' Beachy has felt the heat of a pressure situation before|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-beachy-has-felt-838137.html|publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|access-date=September 26, 2011}}]
He majored in pre-law and criminal justice and has worked at a center for delinquent children.