Marlon Byrd (full name: Marlon Jerrard Byrd; no nicknames) plays centerfielder for the Chicago Cubs. During his 9 seasons, he has played 935 games, belted 72 home runs, driven in 463 runs, and stolen 46 bases. Born on August 30, 1977 in Boynton Beach, FL, Byrd stands 6' 0" and weighs 245 lb. He attended Sprayberry (Marietta, GA) high school and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 10th round of the 1999 amateur draft. His debut was on September 8, 2002. Over his career, Byrd made $9,315,000. Common misspellings of his name include Marlon Jerrard Marlon Byrd.