After taping on his jersey number in Summer Camp, Daniel Bard is perfect in save opportunities and is anchoring the Rockies bullpen.
It’s hardly a mention compared to the six-year big league absence on his Baseball Reference page. When Bard comes in to pitch at Coors Field, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam sings out “I’m still alive” over the stadium speakers.
“Since allowing a walk-off homer in a 4-3 loss on Aug. 22 at Dodger Stadium, Bard has five saves while allowing three hits and one run with four walks and nine strikeouts in six games.