BECK IS WHERE IT’S AT
SALEM, OH- The longtime Quaker Backstop for the Salem baseball team is entering his final descent in the black and red uniform, but it’s not one he’s going to give up without a fight.
Darius Beck is the tenured leader of this squad from behind the dish. The ultimate communicator, he’s the first and last line of defense for Mike DeBarr’s Quaker 9, and he’s been every bit as entertaining to watch as he’s been a nightmare for opposing lineups. Beck possesses the lost art of showmanship a catcher must have to complete their job. An ambassador of the umpires, a salesman at times for his pitching staff, as well as an agitator on offense.
Beck is dynamic in so many ways, which makes it even more of a challenge to shut him out of a game plan.
DB has also great self-awareness in the sense that he knows what he brings to the table. He knows opposing coaches need to stop him- and he also knows they can’t.
We caught up with the Quaker Catcher to talk about his ride to this point, what’s ahead, and so much more.
So grab two turntables and a microphone and enjoy this week’s Salem Baseball Player Profile: Beck is Where It’s At!