Daniel Bard wins 2020 Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity

Posted Dec 25, 2020
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard has won the 2020 Tony Conigliaro Award. The right-hander, who was named 2020 NL Comeback Player of the Year earlier this month, came out of retirement to post a 3.65 ERA and six saves in 23 outings for the Colorado Rockies in 2020. The 35-year-old Bard initially retired because of serious control issues. (Mass Live)

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