Clyde Eugene "Jersey" Beck was an American professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1926 to 1931. Born in 1900, Beck spent the majority of his major league career with the Chicago Cubs, debuting in May 1926. Initially utilized as a reserve second baseman, he earned a more regular role in the Cubs' lineup by 1927, demonstrating versatility by playing second base, third base, and shortstop. That season, he achieved a career-best batting average of .258, along with 20 doubles and 5 triples.
During the 1928 season, Beck became an infield fixture for Chicago, primarily playing third base and shortstop. He recorded career highs in at-bats, runs, hits, and runs batted in (RBI) while batting .257, helping the Cubs finish close to first place. Although his playing time decreased in 1929 due to a strong starting infield, and he did not appear in the 1929 World Series, he returned to a more active role in 1930, hitting a career-high six home runs.
After being placed on waivers by the Cubs, Beck was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds for the 1931 season. Serving as a backup third baseman and shortstop, his offensive performance declined, and he played his final major league game in September 1931. Beck passed away in Temple City, California, in 1988 at the age of 88.
