After tasting rejection, Bernard continues to make the most of every opportunity within the Tigers' organization.
As Wynton Bernard stepped up to the plate that July afternoon, common sense could have easily told him his chances of producing were slim. After striking out and grounding out the two at-bats prior, common sense was probably right.
One factor that was noticed by few as Bernard prepared to approach the plate once again was the four letters written on his wrist: A-S-N-F, "a son never forgets." The journey leading to that moment holds enough twists that remind him daily of the gift he has been given.