Daniel Bard, baseball player, 2009

Daniel Bard

Born: 6/25/1985 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Daniel Paul Bard

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Biography

Daniel Bard was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2009 to 2022. Born in 1985, Bard made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a relief pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 35 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.74. Bard was known for his powerful fastball and ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 475 strikeouts. He also recorded 66 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in closing games and contributing to his teams' success in high-pressure situations. Bard's career unfolded during a time when the game's emphasis on relief pitching and specialized roles was becoming increasingly prominent. After being drafted by the Boston Red Sox, he initially struggled to find consistency, but he eventually established himself as a key bullpen arm. His journey included overcoming challenges, including injuries and performance setbacks, which he navigated before returning to the major leagues, demonstrating resilience and determination. Bard's contributions on the mound left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, making him a notable figure in the landscape of contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 35 408 10 0 0 66 457.3 354 190 43 241 475 3.74 0

Career ERA 3.74 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 9.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2009 BOS AL 2 2 49 0 0 0 1 49.3 41 20 22 63 3.65 4.32 (+16%) 1172.2
2010 BOS AL 1 2 73 0 0 0 3 74.7 45 16 30 76 1.93 4.08 (+53%) 1338.3
2011 BOS AL 2 9 70 0 0 0 1 73.0 46 27 24 74 3.33 3.94 (+16%) 1825.6
2012 BOS AL 5 6 17 10 0 0 0 59.3 60 41 43 38 6.22 4.01 (-55%) -3528.0
2013 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 2 1 9.00 — 0.0
2020 COL NL 4 2 23 0 0 0 6 24.7 22 10 10 27 3.65 4.45 (+18%) 505.7
2021 COL NL 7 8 67 0 0 0 20 65.7 69 38 36 80 5.21 4.27 (-22%) -26.9
2022 COL NL 6 4 57 0 0 0 34 60.3 35 12 25 69 1.79 3.97 (+55%) 1686.7
2023 COL NL 4 2 50 0 0 0 1 49.3 35 25 49 47 4.56 4.33 (-5%) -2244.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
408 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0.333 0.333 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +32.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2009 BOS AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 BOS AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 BOS AL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 COL NL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 COL NL 67 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 COL NL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 COL NL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALDS2 BOS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 4 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2009 ALDS2 BOS 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 4 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 408 10 33 32 8 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 BOS P 49 0 4 2 2 1
2010 BOS P 73 0 7 7 2 1
2011 BOS P 70 0 11 5 1 0
2012 BOS P 17 10 4 8 0 3
2013 BOS P 2 0 0 1 0 0
2020 COL P 23 0 1 0 1 0
2021 COL P 67 0 1 2 1 0
2022 COL P 57 0 2 6 0 0
2023 COL P 50 0 3 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 408

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2020 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2020 TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 BOS AL $1,862,500
2012 BOS AL $1,612,500
2011 BOS AL $505,000
2010 BOS AL $415,500
Total Career Earnings $4,395,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 2004, 2005, 2006

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 2.0 420 0