“Patience is bitter but it’s fruit is sweet”- Wynton Bernard makes his debut for Colorado Rockies after a decade in the minor league
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Ten years after being selected by the San Diego Padres, Wynton Bernard finally had the opportunity to play in the major leagues, and he made the most of it. On Friday, Triple-A Albuquerque picked Bernard’s contract for the Colorado Rockies. In the first game of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he batted eighth and started in centre field. He finished the game with a single, a stolen base, and a run scored as the Rockies prevailed 5-3.
“It’s a special moment,” Bernard said before the game. “After how many years I’ve played I’m finally here. It’s amazing. I’m finally here.” After being selected by the Padres in the 35th round of the 2012 draft, 31-year-old Bernard played three seasons in their minor league system. Along with stops in the Mexican Winter League, Venezuelan Winter League, and independent ball, he also played in the minor leagues for Detroit, San Francisco, and the Chicago Cubs. He also participated in Australian Baseball League games for the Brisbane Bandits.
Bud Black: The man who helped Wynton Bernard get it all
In the winter of 2020, Colorado manager Bud Black visited Wynton Bernard and outfielder Connor Joe. He persuaded the Rockies to sign both players by giving them batting practice pitches. “I made the recommendation to our front office to see if we can sign these guys,” Black said. “Our front office contacted their agents and they got deals done.”
Before the Thursday game against Albuquerque, Bernard received word that he was being promoted. He congratulated his teammates and gave his mother a video call to let her know the good news.
“My mom’s emotions, it made me break down even more. She’s done so much,” he said. “The way I saw her take care of my dad before he passed away, he was bedridden but she stayed by his side. I said to myself, ‘I know how hard she worked so I’m gong to work just as hard — if not harder.’ Just to see her reaction meant a lot.”
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