DENVER — Wynton Bern is finally getting his chance to play in major leagues, a decade after being drafted by the San Diego Padres.
The Colorado Rockies Bernard’s contract was selected by Triple-A Albuquerque last Friday. He was assigned to bat seventh and play centre field against the Arizona Diamondbacks The opener of a three game series.
Bernard said, “It is a special moment.” “I’m finally here after all the years I’ve played. It’s amazing. “I’m finally here.”
Bernard, 31 years old, was drafted in the 35th Round of the 2012 Draft. He spent three seasons with the Padres’ minor-league system. He was also a minor league player in San Francisco, Detroit and the United States. Chicago Cubs As well as stints with the Mexican Winter League, Venezuelan Winter League, or independent ball.
He was also a member of the Brisbane Bandits, an Australian Baseball League team.
Bud Black, Colorado manager, went to Bernard and outfielder Connor Joe In the winter 2020. He encouraged the Rockies to sign him by pitching batting practice to both of them.
Black stated, “I made the recommendation that our front office be contacted to see if they can sign these 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. He has incredible numbers for this year:.325 with 17 homers and 24 doubles. 26 stolen bases.
In his 10 minor league seasons, he has hit.286 with 50 homers as well as 226 stolen base.
Bernard was informed he was being promoted ahead of Albuquerque’s Thursday game. 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, “She’s done so many.” “I saw her take care my dad before he died. He was bedridden, but she stayed by him’s side. I thought to my self, “I know she worked hard so I’m goingng to work as hard if I can.” It was amazing to see her reaction.
The Rockies assigned pitcher Jordan Sheffield to assignment. They also recalled catcher Dom Núñez and placed outfielder Yonathan Daza (left shoulder dislocation) and catcher Elias Díaz (left wrist sprain) on the 10-day injured list.