He played three seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1899 to 1902 for the Brooklyn Superbas, Cleveland Blues, Cincinnati Reds, and Detroit Tigers.

In August 1897, the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League (NL), offered Toledo $1,500 for the rights for Beck as well as their first baseman, Bade Meyers.

Superbas manager Ted Sullivan initially offered Toledo $200 for Beck's rights, but eventually agreed to $1000.

[3] Following the season, his rights were retained by Cincinnati of the NL[6] but he instead chose to play for the Cleveland Blues of the newly-major American League.

[7] On November 27, 1901, it was reported that Beck had signed with the Cincinnati Reds of the NL before the 1902 season; a one-year contract for $3,000 to play second base.