Fencing driver Winton Bernard Keys of the Colorado Rockies wins after 10 seasons in the Minors

Denver – Winton Bernard He finally got his chance to play in the major leagues after a decade of being drafted by the San Diego Padres.

Singles Bernard, stole a base and scored on his first major league appearance, helped the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.

The 31-year-old Bernard worked with minors for more than 10 years before Colorado picked his contract on Friday. He made a memorable debut when he helped ignite the seventh-stroke race that put Rocky ahead forever.

Bernard came off a penalty after that Sam Hilliard Half started with double off Chris Devinsky (2-1). Bernard stole second place, and went to third Charlie BlackmonOne of the RBI scored on the fly sacrifice.

“It’s a special moment,” Bernard said before the match. “After how many years I’ve played, I’m finally here. It’s amazing. I’m finally here.”

The 31-year-old Bernard entered the 35th round of the 2012 draft and spent three seasons in the Padres minor league system. He also played for the Detroit, San Francisco and Chicago Cubs teams along with spells in the Mexican Winter League, Venezuelan Winter League and Independent Football.

He played with the Brisbane bandits in the Australian Baseball League.

Colorado manager Budd Black went to see Bernard as a defensive player Connor Joe In Winter 2020. He provided batting training to both players and encouraged the Rockies to sign them.

“I made the recommendation to our front office to see if we could sign with these people,” Black said. “Our front office contacted their agents and they struck deals.”

Joe made his rock debut in 2021 while Bernard has played the past two seasons. He arrived .254 with seven homeowners in 2021. This year, his numbers are impressive: .325 with 17 Homer, 24 doubles and 26 base stolen.

In 10 seasons of minor leagues, he made .286 with 50 ground wrecks and 226 stolen bases.

Bernard was told he was promoted before the Albuquerque game on Thursday. Celebrate with his colleagues and share the news with his mother in a video call.

“My mom’s emotions made me break even more,” he said. “I’ve done so much.” “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 works, so I’ll work just as hard – if not harder.'” Just seeing her reaction means a lot.”

The Rockies have hired Jordan Sheffield for the appointment. They also called up catcher Dom Nunez and put a defensive player in Jonathan Dazas (dislocated left shoulder) and hunting Elias Diaz (left wrist sprain) in the injured list for 10 days.