Braves agree to 1-year deal with Gordon Beckham

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year, $1.25-million deal with infielder Gordon Beckham.

''Pretty amazing to grow up in Atlanta, go to UGA, and then put on the uniform of the Braves," Beckham said on Twitter. "Trying to make sure I'm not dreaming..lets go!''

Beckham hit .209/.275/.332 with six home runs, eight doubles, and 43 strikeouts across 211 at-bats last season, appearing at third, second, and shortstop.

The 29-year-old former first overall pick gives the Braves a utility man off the bench, who also could step in and start over Adonis Garcia or Jace Peterson.

Beckham hit a career-high 16 home runs in 2012, but has only managed 20 in the three seasons since.