Prospect Retrospective: Marlon Byrd
He could have been an amputee. Instead he had a pretty decent career.
- Born: 1977/08/30
- Age: 35
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 215
- Bats/Throws: R / R
- Seasons: 11
- Place of birth: Boynton Beach, FL
- Drafted by: the Philadelphia Phillies in 1999 (10th round)
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 65 | 243 | 40 | 72 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 50 | 28 | 70 | 8 | 2 | .296 | .376 | .535 | |
| 2000 | 133 | 515 | 104 | 159 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 93 | 51 | 110 | 41 | 5 | .309 | .379 | .515 | |
| 2001 | 137 | 510 | 108 | 161 | 22 | 8 | 28 | 89 | 52 | 93 | 32 | 5 | .316 | .386 | .555 | |
| 2002 | Phillies | 10 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .229 | .250 | .371 |
| 2002 | 136 | 538 | 103 | 160 | 37 | 7 | 15 | 63 | 46 | 98 | 15 | 1 | .297 | .362 | .476 | |
| 2003 | Phillies | 135 | 495 | 86 | 150 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 45 | 44 | 94 | 11 | 1 | .303 | .366 | .418 |
| 2003 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .313 | .313 | .500 | |
| 2004 | Phillies | 106 | 346 | 48 | 79 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 22 | 68 | 2 | 2 | .228 | .287 | .321 |
| 2004 | 37 | 152 | 13 | 40 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 3 | .263 | .323 | .388 | |
| 2005 | Nationals | 74 | 216 | 20 | 57 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 18 | 47 | 5 | 1 | .264 | .318 | .380 |
| 2005 | Phillies | 5 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .308 | .400 | .308 |
| 2005 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .368 | .368 | .895 | |
| 2006 | Nationals | 78 | 197 | 28 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 22 | 47 | 3 | 3 | .223 | .317 | .350 |
| 2006 | 46 | 155 | 20 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 16 | 31 | 3 | 1 | .271 | .363 | .465 | |
| 2007 | Rangers | 109 | 414 | 60 | 127 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 70 | 29 | 88 | 5 | 3 | .307 | .355 | .459 |
| 2007 | 44 | 176 | 29 | 63 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 13 | 30 | 3 | 2 | .358 | .415 | .568 | |
| 2008 | Rangers | 122 | 403 | 70 | 120 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 53 | 46 | 62 | 7 | 2 | .298 | .380 | .462 |
| 2008 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .313 | .389 | .438 | |
| 2009 | Rangers | 146 | 547 | 66 | 155 | 43 | 2 | 20 | 89 | 32 | 98 | 8 | 4 | .283 | .329 | .479 |
| 2010 | Cubs | 152 | 580 | 84 | 170 | 39 | 2 | 12 | 66 | 31 | 98 | 5 | 1 | .293 | .346 | .429 |
| 2011 | Cubs | 119 | 446 | 51 | 123 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 25 | 78 | 3 | 2 | .276 | .324 | .395 |
| 2011 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .267 | .421 | .533 | |
| 2012 | Red Sox | 34 | 100 | 9 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 2 | .270 | .286 | .320 |
| 2012 | Cubs | 13 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .070 | .149 | .070 |
| 2012 | 47 | 143 | 10 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 3 | .210 | .243 | .245 | |
| Career Total | 1103 | 3835 | 525 | 1067 | 217 | 27 | 82 | 445 | 276 | 722 | 49 | 24 | .278 | .336 | .413 | |
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Stories
Byrd's big chance
Marlon Byrd was not brought on simply to add depth or platoon. He could win the Mets' starting RF job right out of spring training.
Mets notes: Oswalt, Bourn, Valverde, Byrd
Rebuilding can be painful. Mets fans can attest to that that. With the pitching-rich Nationals and the re-tooled Braves battling at the top of the standings, New York is looking for creative ways to improve today while hoping for a better tomorrow.
Mets Sign Marlon Byrd
The Mets have added Marlon Byrd on a minor league deal, giving them some extra depth in center.
Marlon Byrd Suspended: Former Red Sox Outfielder, Suspended 50 Games By MLB For Positive PED Test
Former Red Sox outfielder Marlon Byrd has been suspended by MLB for 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Marlon Byrd Suspended For Positive PED Test
Not too long ago, Marlon Byrd was released by the Red Sox. Before he can play for another team, though, he'll have to serve a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
Marlon Byrd suspended 50 games for PEDs
Marlon Byrd suspended 50 games for PEDs
Former Red Sox Outfielder Marlon Byrd Suspended For PEDs
Marlon Byrd has been caught using a drug utilized to treat breast cancer.
Boston Red Sox Release Marlon Byrd
The Boston Red Sox have released outfielder Marlon Byrd, the team announced this afternoon reports Sean McAdam of Comcast Sports Net New England.
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Red Sox DFA Marlon Byrd
EDITOR'S NOTE: Front-Paged. Quality stuff, I remember feeling a lot of the same about Byrd. - WC If you haven't heard, Marlon Byrd was recently designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox. h...
