Daniel Paul Bard is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Boston Red Sox from 2009 to 2013. In 2011, Bard set a Red Sox team record with 25 consecutive scoreless appearances. His highest velocity pitch was 102 miles per hour (164 km/h). In subsequent years, Bard experienced a loss of control over his pitches, derailing his playing career. After pitching in only two major league games in 2013, he played for several minor league teams before retiring in 2017 to become a player mentor. In 2020, Bard returned as a player after regaining his control, earned a spot on the Rockies' MLB roster, and went on to win the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award as their closing pitcher.
Bard with the Boston Red Sox in 2011
Bard is greeted by catcher Dom Núñez after a win against the Padres on July 10, 2021
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. The team plays its home baseball games at Coors Field, which is located in the Lower Downtown area of Denver. The club is owned by the Monfort brothers and managed by Bud Black.
The 1911 Denver Grizzlies were recognized as one of the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time.
The Rockies in June 2007. Later the same year, Colorado won its first NL pennant
Home white pinstriped uniform, as worn by David Dahl.
Alternate purple uniform with home white pants, as worn by Wade Davis.