How Charlotte’s Daniel Bard Regained His Place on the Mound

Posted Apr 11, 2021
Daniel Bard grew up in Charlotte and dominated at Charlotte Christian School, then as a three-year starter at UNC Chapel Hill. The Boston Red Sox drafted him in the first round of the 2006 draft, and for two years, he was one of the best setup pitchers in baseball. Then his career quickly unraveled with a problem uniquely tormenting for a professional athlete. (Charlotte Magazine)

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