Jim Byrd Stats & Scouting Report

Full name James G. Byrd
Born 12/13/1961 in Jacksonville, FL
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 160 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Florida Memorial
Drafted in the 31st round (739th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 1984.

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