Sunday, April 04, 2010

J. Beckham, 2 others not in Rays' 2010 plans

Infielder Jeremy Beckham, the older brother of one of Tampa Bay's top prospects, was one of three players released Sunday.

Outfielder Jason Corder and right-handed pitcher Austin Hinkle joined Beckham, a 17th round pick in 2008, which was 16 rounds after kid brother Tim. Tim was the No. 1 overall pick.

Jeremy Beckham hit .231 over two professional seasons.

Corder was a seventh-round draft pick in 2008 out of Long Beach State. After hitting .306 that year with short-season Hudson Valley, Corder had a .229 average last year at low-Class A Bowling Green, where he was a teammate of the Beckhams.

Hinkle had a 2.81 ERA in 153 2/3 professional innings, going 2-6 with a 3.53 ERA last year at high-Class A Charlotte.

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