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Name Team Age
Willy Byrd Retired (1970, Age 36) Died (2015, Age 82)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 40
(1952)
2B B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lou Whitaker League 0 16 years (76 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A- A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+ A-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 11/11/1933
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 5 9
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (3B) Alt Pos (---)
(38.6 %) D- (8.2 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1956NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1957NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1958NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1959NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1960NLAll Star Starter (2B)
1961NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1963NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1967NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1968NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1970-11-01Willy Byrd has retired from the Brooklyn Royal Giants
1958-05-09Willy Byrd of the Brooklyn Royal Giants is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1957-08-21Willy Byrd of the Brooklyn Royal Giants is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1955-05-10A trade has been completed between the Kansas City Blue Notes and the Brooklyn Royal Giants. The Brooklyn Royal Giants receive Willy Byrd, David Gower, Brian Booker, Draft Pick - 1957 Round 1 (KC), Draft Pick - 1956 Round 1 (KC) from the Kansas City Blue Notes in exchange for Riccardo Brillheart, Gaylord Nelson, Walt Shuma, Dave Thomas.