Josh Bard
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| Born: | March 30, 1978 |
| Birthplace: | Ithaca, New York |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs |
| Bats: | Both |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 3rd Round, 1999 |
| College: | Texas Tech |
| High School: | Cherry Creek (CO) |
| Other Teams: | Cleveland Indians 2002-2005, San Diego Padres 2006-Pres. |
| Years with Boston: | 2006 |
Contents |
Overall Career
Bard's Moments in the Sun
On April 5, 2006 Bard showed off his gold glove by allowing three passed balls in his first appearance for the Red Sox.
In an April 26, 2006, game against the Cleveland Indians, Bard gave up 4 passed balls.
Allowed 10 passed balls in his first 5 games.
Was so bad that the Sox were forced to trade him and Cla Meredith for Doug Mirabelli.
Trivia
Can not catch his 6 year old son's knuckle ball.
Was behind the plate for Baroids 755th home run.
Transactions
- June 4, 1996: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 35th round of the 1996 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 2, 1999: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 3rd round of the 1999 amateur draft. Player signed August 12, 1999.
- June 2, 2001: Traded by the Colorado Rockies with Jody Gerut to the Cleveland Indians for Jacob Cruz.
- January 27, 2006: Traded by the Cleveland Indians with Coco Crisp and David Riske to the Boston Red Sox for Guillermo Mota, Andy Marte, Kelly Shoppach, and cash.
- May 1, 2006: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with Cla Meredith to the San Diego Padres for Doug Mirabelli.
External Links
- Josh Bard - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
