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Wynton Bernard

Wynton Allen Bernard (born September 24, 1990) is an American professionalbaseballoutfielder for theLeones de Yucatán of theMexican League. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theColorado Rockies.

Wynton Bernard
Bernard with the Rockies in 2022
Leones de Yucatán
Outfielder
Born: (1990-09-24)September 24, 1990 (age 34)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2022, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.286
Home runs0
Runs batted in3
Stats atBaseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Amateur career

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Bernard attendedRancho Bernardo High School inPoway, California.[1][2] He received an athletic scholarship to attendNiagara University and playcollege baseball for theNiagara Purple Eagles.[3] As a freshman, Bernard had a .293batting average and led the team instolen bases. He transferred toRiverside Community College after the season because his father had astroke and he wanted to be closer to his family. Bernard's father died after his sophomore year, and he transferred back to Niagara for his junior year.[4] For Niagara, Bernard compiled a .279 average and 72 stolen bases in 140 games from 2009 to 2012.[5]

Professional career

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San Diego Padres

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TheSan Diego Padres selected Bernard in the 35th round, with the 1,065th overall selection, of the2012 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He made his professional debut with the rookie–levelArizona League Padres, hitting .232 across 23 games. In 2013, Bernard split the season between the AZL Padres, Low–AEugene Emeralds, Single–AFort Wayne TinCaps, andHigh–ALake Elsinore Storm. In 51 total games, he accumulated a .251/.325/.331 batting line with 1 home run, 16 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.[7] On January 23, 2014, Bernard was released by the Padres organization.[8]

Detroit Tigers

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On March 3, 2014, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers organization.[9][10][11] He played for the Low-AWest Michigan Whitecaps in 2014, and was named theMost Valuable Player of theMidwest League after hitting .324 with 6 home runs, 47 RBI, and 45 stolen bases across 131 contests. He additionally broke the team's single season hit record with 164.[12] On October 31, 2014, the Tigers added Bernard to their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[13]

Bernard played for theDouble-AErie SeaWolves in 2015. In 135 games, he batted .302/.352/.408 with 4 home runs, 36 RBI, and 43 stolen bases.[14][15] Bernard was optioned to theTriple-AToledo Mud Hens to begin the season.[16] On June 18, 2016, Bernard wasdesignated for assignment by the Tigers following the promotion ofCasey McGehee.[17] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double–A on June 24. In 104 total games for Erie and Toledo, he batted .279/.345/.396 with a career–high 7 home runs, 33 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.[18] He became a free agent after the season on November 7.[19]

San Francisco Giants

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On November 18, 2016, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theSan Francisco Giants organization.[20][21]

 
Bernard with the Sacramento River Cats in 2017

In 82 games for the Triple–ASacramento River Cats, he hit .254/.303/.347 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[22] Bernard elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[23]

Chicago Cubs

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On January 29, 2018, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theChicago Cubs organization.[24] He split the season between the Double–ATennessee Smokies and Triple–AIowa Cubs, playing 98 total games and hitting .242/.293/.349 with 3 home runs, 22 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Bernard elected free agency following the season on November 2.[25]

On November 22, 2018, Bernard re–signed with the Cubs on a minor league contract.[26] In 52 games for split between Tennessee and Iowa in 2019, he hit .278/.359/.444 with 2 home runs, 15 RBI, and 8 stolen bases.[27] Bernard was released by the Cubs organization on July 11, 2019.[28]

Sugar Land Skeeters

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On July 15, 2019, Bernard signed with theSugar Land Skeeters of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[29] In 61 games, Bernard slashed .314/.353/.461 with 6 home runs, 36 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. On March 4, 2020, Bernard re–signed with the Skeeters for the 2020 season.[30]

After the 2020 Atlantic League season was cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,[31] Bernard joined the Skeeters in theConstellation Energy League. In 23 games, he hit .270/.325/.378 with 2 home runs, 9 RBI, and 6 stolen bases.[32]

Colorado Rockies

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On January 19, 2021, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies organization. He spent the season with the Triple-AAlbuquerque Isotopes, playing in 100 games and batting .254/.319/.395 with 7 home runs, 30 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.[33] He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[34] On February 1, 2022, Bernard re–signed with the Rockies on a new minor league contract.[35] In 108 games for Albuquerque, he hit .333/.387/.590 with career–highs in home runs (21) and RBI (92), as well as 30 stolen bases.[33]

On August 11, 2022, it was announced that Bernard would be promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[36] The following day, his contract was officially selected to the active roster.[37] He made his major-league debut against theArizona Diamondbacks that evening, recording a hit, stolen base, and run scored.[38] After recording a base hit and a stolen base, he became the oldest player to do so in their major league debut since 1907.[39] In 12 major league games for Colorado, Bernard hit .286/.286/.310 with no home runs, 3 RBI, and 3 stolen bases.[40] On November 9, Bernard was removed from the40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.[41] He elected free agency the following day.[42]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On January 24, 2023, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theToronto Blue Jays organization.[43] Bernard played in 60 games for the Triple–ABuffalo Bisons, hitting .271/.360/.393 with 3 home runs, 31 RBI, and 15 stolen bases. He was released by Toronto on June 28.[44]

Colorado Rockies (second stint)

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On June 29, 2023, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies organization.[45] In 66 games for the Triple–AAlbuquerque Isotopes, he hit .329/.388/.484 with 8 home runs, 34 RBI, and 26 stolen bases. Bernard elected free agency following the season on November 6.[46]

Chicago White Sox

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On November 28, 2023, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theChicago White Sox.[47] In 41 games for the Triple–ACharlotte Knights, he batted .306/.328/.446 with three home runs, 14 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. Bernard was released by the White Sox organization on July 8, 2024.[48]

Minnesota Twins

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On July 10, 2024, Bernard signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins.[49] In 32 games for the Triple–ASt. Paul Saints, he slashed .248/.300/.357 with two home runs, 15 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. On August 24, Bernard was released by the Twins organization.[50]

Leones de Yucatán

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On March 16, 2025, Bernard signed with theLeones de Yucatán of theMexican League.[51][52]

International career

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In addition to playing for various minor-league teams in the United States, Bernard has also played professionally inMexico,Venezuela, theDominican Republic, andAustralia.[27]

Personal life

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Bernard has two older brothers:Walter played for theNew Mexico Lobos in college and in theNational Football League, and Wayne playedprofessional basketball in Europe.[9]

Bernard appeared on the TV game showFamily Feud alongside his brother Walter in 2011.

References

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  1. ^"Wynton Bernard's long journey from Rancho Bernardo High finally takes him to MLB".San Diego Union-Tribune. August 15, 2022. RetrievedNovember 22, 2024.
  2. ^"An 11-year journey: Wynton Bernard debuts with the Colorado Rockies - DNVR Sports".thednvr.com. August 14, 2022. RetrievedNovember 22, 2024.
  3. ^Harrington, Mike (August 24, 2022)."For Niagara coach Rob McCoy, seeing Wynton Bernard's MLB debut was a real treat".The Buffalo News. Archived fromthe original on August 24, 2022. RetrievedOctober 2, 2022.
  4. ^"ALUMNI REPORT: Bernard stands tall at Niagra".San Diego Union-Tribune. April 17, 2012.
  5. ^"Bernard Called Up By Colorado Rockies".purpleeagles.com. August 12, 2022. RetrievedAugust 13, 2022.
  6. ^"Rancho Bernardo High grad Wynton Bernard closing in on MLB dream".Pomerado News. August 4, 2017.
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  8. ^"Wynton Bernard Stats & Scouting Report".baseballamerica.com. November 21, 2016. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  9. ^ab"Tigers prospect watch: Wynton Bernard runs onto 40-man". Freep.com. RetrievedAugust 14, 2022.
  10. ^"Wynton Bernard thankful for opportunity with Tigers". Freep.com. January 24, 2015. RetrievedAugust 14, 2022.
  11. ^"Whitecaps' Wynton Bernard races onto All-Star team". Hollandsentinel.com. RetrievedAugust 14, 2022.
  12. ^"Wynton Bernard breaks single-season hits record but West Michigan Whitecaps lose in extras".MLive.com. August 25, 2014. RetrievedJanuary 16, 2015.
  13. ^"Who is Wynton Bernard?".blessyouboys.com. November 2, 2014. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  14. ^Staff Reporter."Erie SeaWolves outfielder Bernard boosted by faith".Erie Times-News.
  15. ^"Tigers' Wynton Bernard continues to surprise everyone during ascent through minors".blessyouboys.com. March 2, 2016. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  16. ^"Detroit Tigers Option Wynton Bernard— What it Means".motorcitybengals.com. March 29, 2016. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  17. ^"Tigers' Wynton Bernard: DFA'd by Tigers on Saturday".cbssports.com. June 18, 2016. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  18. ^Gleason, Bucky (May 17, 2016)."Niagara University product Bernard making a run toward the majors".Buffalo News. RetrievedAugust 15, 2022.
  19. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2016".baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
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  21. ^Orsatti, Joe (November 22, 2016)."Minor League Signings Roundup — Edition 4".scout.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  22. ^Slusser, By Susan."Giants 'so happy' for ex-Sacramento teammate Wynton Bernard, MLB's most inspiring story".San Francisco Chronicle. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  23. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2017".baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  24. ^"Cubs' Wynton Bernard: Signs with Cubs".cbssports.com. January 30, 2018. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  25. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2018".baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  26. ^"Cubs re-signed OF Wynton Bernard to a minor league contract".nbcsports.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  27. ^ab"Wynton Bernard College, Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics".Baseball-Reference.com. RetrievedAugust 13, 2022.
  28. ^"Wynton Bernard Player Card".baseballprospectus.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  29. ^"Wynton Bernard Stats, Fantasy & News".milb.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  30. ^"Skeeters Re-Sign OF Wynton Bernard".atlanticleague.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  31. ^"Atlantic League cancels season; York, Lancaster explore options".abc27.com. June 20, 2020. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  32. ^"M-SABR Interviews: Wynton Bernard Is Finally A Big Leaguer".msabr.com. August 12, 2022. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  33. ^ab"Wynton Bernard Stats, Fantasy & News".MiLB.com. RetrievedAugust 13, 2022.
  34. ^"2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams".baseballamerica.com. November 9, 2021. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  35. ^"Rockies' Wynton Bernard: Signs MiLB deal with Rockies".cbssports.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  36. ^Harding, Thomas (August 12, 2022)."Mom's reaction to son's long-awaited callup is priceless".MLB.com. RetrievedAugust 13, 2022.
  37. ^"Rockies Roster & Staff – Transactions".MLB.com. Colorado Rockies. August 2022. RetrievedAugust 13, 2022.
  38. ^"Wynton Bernard makes emotional debut after 11-year journey to the majors".washingtonpost.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  39. ^Smith, Kevin (August 15, 2022)."Rockies' Wynton Bernard makes debut in MLB after playing in minor leagues".ATS.io. RetrievedAugust 15, 2022.
  40. ^"Wynton Bernard was the feel-good story of 2022".purplerow.com. November 2, 2022. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  41. ^"Rockies' Wynton Bernard: Loses spot on 40-man roster".cbssports.com. November 9, 2022. RetrievedJune 30, 2023.
  42. ^"2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams".baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. RetrievedJune 30, 2023.
  43. ^"Blue Jays' Wynton Bernard: Signs deal with Blue Jays".cbssports.com. RetrievedJanuary 24, 2023.
  44. ^"Blue Jays release two players: veteran outfielder Wynton Bernard and prospect Kyle Johnston (from the Daniel Hudson trade)".bluejaysnation.com. RetrievedJune 29, 2023.
  45. ^"Transactions".
  46. ^"2023 MiLB Free Agents".baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. RetrievedNovember 30, 2023.
  47. ^"White Sox's Wynton Bernard: Inks MiLB deal with White Sox".cbssports.com. November 30, 2023. RetrievedNovember 30, 2023.
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