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Name Team Age
Lee Byrd Retired (1998, Age 37) Died (2038, Age 78)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 57
(1979)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Walter Johnson League 0 15 years (66 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ C- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- D+ D-
Endurance Velocity Control
C- C- B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D- D-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 11/11/1960
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1979D F D+
1980D F C-
1981D D-C-
1982D D-C 
1983D+D B-
1984D+D B-
1985D+D+B-
1986D+D+B 
1987D+D+B 
1988C-D+B 
1989C-D+B 
1990C-C-B 
1991C-C-B 
1992C-C-B 
1993C-C-B 
1994C-C-B 
1995C-C-B 
1996C-C-B 
1997C-C-B 
1998C-C-B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1998-11-01Lee Byrd has retired from the New York Ballers
1984-07-11A trade has been completed between the New York Yankees and the New York Ballers. The New York Ballers receive Lee Byrd, George Hill, Scott Connors, Draft Pick - 1986 Round 3 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1986 Round 2 (CHA) from the New York Yankees in exchange for Al Kelly, Brian Swacina, Cutty Jones.
1984-04-01The New York Yankees have promoted Lee Byrd to the major league team.
1983-08-19The New York Yankees have promoted Bill Haynes to the major league team. The New York Yankees have sent Lee Byrd to the minors.
1983-06-03The New York Yankees have promoted Lee Byrd to the major league team. The New York Yankees have designated Joe Corbett for assignment.
1981-05-23The New York Yankees have acquired Lee Byrd from the waiver wire.
1981-04-01The Chicago Black Sox have waived Lee Byrd.
1980-10-06A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago Black Sox. The Chicago Black Sox receive Hank Hinton, Boze Sykes, Lee Byrd, Draft Pick - 1981 Round 1 (PHI) from the Philadelphia Athletics in exchange for Paul McBride, Jason Marquis.