After a seven-year absence, Rockies closer Daniel Bard is better than ever
Posted Oct 3, 2022
Today, former UNC pitcher Daniel Bard one of the finest closers in Major League Baseball, producing one of the greatest seasons by a reliever in Colorado Rockies’ history, saving 32 games in 35 opportunities with a 1.88 ERA. He ranks third in the National League in saves and save percentage (91.4%). The comeback story just keeps adding chapters.
(USA Today)
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