Beltré has become known for the joy and the sense of playfulness that he exhibits on the field. He has a routine with Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus on pop flies where both men put their arms up to catch the ball. During a game against the Red Sox on June 26, 2016, Sandy León hit a foul ball which landed in the first row in the stands, just out of Beltré's reach. However, instead of returning immediately to the infield, he reached very close to the ball in a motion, pretending, as if he were going to take it away from the fan who caught León's foul ball.