DENVER — Wynton Bernard Ten years after he was drafted, he finally got the chance to play in major leagues. San Diego Padres.
Bernard singled and stole a base in his major league debut. This helped the team. Colorado Rockies Beat the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, 5-3
After working in the minors for over 10 years, Bernard, 31, was finally offered a contract by Colorado. It was a memorable debut for him when he helped to spark a seventh-inning rally that brought the Rockies back in front.
After the game, Bernard threw an infield single to Bernard. Sam Hilliard Start the inning off with a double off Chris Devenski (2-1). Bernard stole second place, and went to third Charlie BlackmonRBI single for's by's on a sacrifice fly.
Bernard stated that it was a “special moment” before the game. “After all the years of playing, I'm finally here. It's amazing. It's finally here.
Bernard, 31, was selected in the 35th round in 2012 and played three seasons in the Padres minor league system. He also played in minor leagues. Detroit, San Francisco The Chicago Cubs Along with stints in Venezuelan Winter League, Mexican Winter League, and independent ball.
He also played for the Brisbane Bandits, an Australian Baseball League team.
Bud Black, Colorado manager, went to Bernard and outfielder Connor Joe 2020 winter. He gave batting instruction to both players, and encouraged the Rockies team to sign him.
Black said, “I made a recommendation to our front desk to see whether we can sign those guys.” “Our front desk contacted their agents, and they got deals done.”
Joe made his Rockies debut 2021, while Bernard was with the Isotopes for the past two seasons. He reached.254 in 2021 with seven homers. His numbers this year are amazing:.325 with 17 hits, 24 doubles, and 26 stolen bases.
In 10 minor league seasons, his average is.286 and he has 50 homers. He also has 226 stolen base.
Bernard was informed that he would be promoted prior to Albuquerque’s game on Thursday. He celebrated with his teammates, and shared the news with mother via video conference.
“My mom's emotions made me feel even more broken. He said that she's done so much. “I remember seeing her care for my dad before his death. He was in bed, but she stayed beside him. I thought to my self, “I know she worked hard so I'm going work just as hard, if not more.” It was amazing to see her reaction.
The Rockies assigned pitcher Jordan Sheffield to assignment. They also recalled Dom Nunez, catcher, and placed outfielder Yonathan Daza (Left shoulder dislocation) and the catcher Elias Diaz (Left wrist strain) On the 10-day injures list
