| Paul Byrd | |
|---|---|
 Byrd with the Cleveland Indians in March 2007 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 3, 1970 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 28, 1995, for the New York Mets | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 2009, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 109–96 |
| Earned run average | 4.41 |
| Strikeouts | 923 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Paul Gregory Byrd (born December 3, 1970), is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who is currently a TV sports broadcaster for Atlanta Braves games on Bally Sports Southeast. While pitching in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1995 to 2009, Byrd was known as being the "nicest guy in baseball".[1] Late in his career, he developed an old-fashioned, early twentieth-century windup in which he swung his arms back and forth to create deception and momentum.[2] Byrd became recognizable and well known for his unique delivery.[3]
- ^ Salisbury, Jim (August 18, 1998). "One Up on Big Unit, Byrd Shuts Out Astros". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Murr, Chuck (October 16, 2007). "ALCS Quotebook: Paul Byrd". Scout.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ Caple, Jim (October 15, 2007). "Caple: Byrd's delivery takes us back -- way back". ESPN. Retrieved April 15, 2021.