Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Kentucky Wildcats 73, Stanford Cardinal 65 (OT)
team
player

Lone Star BallTalk about the Marlon ByrdLone Star Ball

Marlon Byrd

Texas Rangers

1977/08/30 32

6-0 245

Boynton Beach, FL

R / R

8

the Philadelphia Phillies in 1999 (10th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Rangers 146 547 66 155 43 2 20 89 32 98 8 4 .283 .329 .479

Full Career Stats »

Scouting Report

Assets
  • He's a smart hitter and fielder with plus power and base-running ability. Works hard to improve his game. Can play all three outfield positions.
Flaws
  • The stocky outfielder has had weight problems in the past. Strikeouts can be a problem, especially since he doesn't walk nearly enough.
Career Potential
  • An ideal fourth outfielder.

by Fantasy Sports Services

Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 5, 2009 Filed for free agency.
October 2, 2009 Missed 2 games (hip injury).
October 1, 2009 Hip injury, day-to-day.
August 29, 2009 Missed 3 games (kidney stones).
August 26, 2009 Kidney stones, day-to-day.
January 30, 2009 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
September 7, 2008 Missed 1 game (thumb injury).
September 6, 2008 Thumb injury, day-to-day.
May 14, 2008 Missed 26 games (knee injury).
April 17, 2008 Knee injury, 15-day DL.
January 16, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
May 26, 2007 Contract purchased from Oklahoma (AAA).
March 31, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.
December 8, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
July 14, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals.
February 24, 2006 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
January 11, 2006 Re-signed by the Washington Nationals to a one-year contract.
August 25, 2005 Recalled from New Orleans (AAA).
July 31, 2005 Optioned to New Orleans (AAA).
May 3, 2005 Missed 7 games (right finger injury).
April 8, 2005 Recalled from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
April 8, 2005 Right finger injury, 15-day DL.
March 31, 2005 Optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
July 31, 2004 Recalled from Scranton Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
June 20, 2004 Optioned to Scranton Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
February 18, 2004 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a one-year contract.
April 30, 2003 Missed 15 games (left knee injury).
April 13, 2003 Left knee injury, 15-day DL.
September 6, 2002 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre (AAA).
November 20, 2001 Added to the Philadelphia Phillies 40-man roster.

Trades

December 8, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers.
May 14, 2005 Washington Nationals traded Endy Chavez to the Philadelphia Phillies for Marlon Byrd.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 10th round in 1999.

AP Stats Certain photos copyright © 2009 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.

AP Stats Scoreboard data copyright © 2009 by STATS LLC. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC is strictly prohibited.

OpenCalais - Powered by Thomson Reuters