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Joshua David Bard (born March 30, 1978) is an American former professional baseball catcher who is currently the bullpen coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, and Seattle Mariners from 2002 to 2011. Bard was a switch-hitter who threw right-handed during his playing career.

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Early life and amateur career

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Bard was born in Ithaca, New York.[1] He attended Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where he won consecutive state baseball championships in 1995 and 1996,[2] Bard was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 35th round of the 1996 MLB draft but chose to attend Texas Tech University instead of going pro,[3] where he was a three-time All-American while playing for Red Raiders.[4] He had a .366 batting average with 43 home runs and 232 runs batted in (RBI) in his three-seasons at Texas Tech.[2] He was the Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year in 1997 and won the Most Valuable Player Award at the 1998 Conference Tournament.[2] Bard also played for Team USA at the 1996 World Junior Baseball Championship[5] and in the 1997 Intercontinental Cup.[2]

Professional career

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Colorado Rockies

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Bard was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 3rd round of the 1999 MLB draft out of Texas Tech[6] and signed with them on August 12[7] for a $387,500 signing bonus.[8] He was invited to Major League spring training with the Rockies in 2000[2][9] and was assigned to the Salem Avalanche of the Carolina League to begin his professional career.[2] He played in 93 games for them, with a .285 average.[6] He was promoted to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on August 29[2] where he had four hits in 17 at-bats to close out the minor league season.[6]

In 2001, Bard was again invited to the major league spring training before beginning the season with the Double-A Carolina Mudcats of the Southern League.[2] In 35 games, he hit .258.[6]

Cleveland Indians

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On June 2, 2001, Bard (and Jody Gerut) were traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Jacob Cruz.[10] The Indians assigned him to the Double-A Akron Aeros of the Eastern League,[2] where he hit .278 in 51 games.[6] Following the season, he again played for Team USA, winning the Silver Medal in the 2001 Baseball World Cup.[11][2]

In 2002, Bard began the season in Triple-A with the Buffalo Bisons, where he played in 94 games with a .297 average, six home runs and 53 RBI.[6] On August 23, 2002, Bard was called up to the Indians for the first time when Einar Díaz suffered a season ending injury[2][12] and he made his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners. He recorded his first MLB hit on a single off Joel Piñeiro in the fifth inning and hit a two-run walk-off home run off James Baldwin in the bottom of the ninth[13] becoming the second player to hit a walk-off home run in his debut (the other being Billy Parker in 1971).[14] On the season, he batted .222 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 24 games,[15] with a toe injury suffered in September limiting him at the end of the season.[2]

In 2003, Bard was the Indians opening day catcher[3] and posted a .244 average with eight home runs and 36 RBI in 91 games played.[15] He also played in 35 games for Buffalo, after he was demoted to make room for top prospect Victor Martínez.[2] In 2004, Bard spent the first half of the season on the disabled list due to an abdominal injury, and then spent nearly the rest of the season in the minors.[2] He played in 50 games between Buffalo and Akron, hitting .247 while getting only 19 at-bats in seven games for the Indians.[6] In 2005, Bard returned to the Indians roster, and spent the entire season as the back-up catcher to Martínez[2] He batted .193 in 34 games.[15]

Boston Red Sox

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In January 2006, Bard was acquired by the Boston Red Sox, along with outfielder Coco Crisp and reliever David Riske, for reliever Guillermo Mota, third base prospect Andy Marte, and catcher Kelly Shoppach.[16] He became the Red Sox's backup catcher during spring training 2006 following the retirement of John Flaherty.[17] His primary duties were catching knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield. He struggled at the task, giving up three passed balls in his first appearance for the Red Sox on April 5. In an April 26, 2006, game against the Indians, Bard gave up four passed balls in one game, giving him a total of 10 passed balls in his first five games.[18] As a batter, he had five hits in 18 at-bats over seven games.[15]

San Diego Padres

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Bard with the Padres

On May 1, 2006, Bard was traded along with Cla Meredith to the San Diego Padres for Doug Mirabelli.[19] Mirabelli, who had been traded by the Red Sox to the Padres for Mark Loretta during the offseason, was experienced at catching Wakefield.[19]

A lifetime .240 hitter before joining the Padres, Bard hit .338 in 231 at-bats the rest of the season as the backup to Mike Piazza.[15] He also had one hit in seven at-bats for the Padres against the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series.[15] In 2007, he played in a career high 118 games as he became the Padres starting catcher after the departure of Piazza,[2][20] batting .285 with five home runs and 51 RBI.[15]

Bard remained the starting catcher heading into 2008, with Rob Bowen as his backup. However, he was on the disabled list from May 22 through July 24 with an ankle sprain[2] during which Bowen was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Michael Barrett,[21] who then suffered a season ending injury. Prospect Nick Hundley was called up on July 3 and became the Padres primary catcher[22] as Bard also missed most of August with a strained right triceps[2] and finished the season batting .202 in 57 games.[15]

In October 2008, Bard left the Padres and became a free agent.[23]

Washington Nationals

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On January 2, 2009, Bard returned to the Red Sox with a one-year, $1.6 million contract, which included a $3 million club option for 2010.[24] However, on March 18, he was released[25][26] and two days later signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.[27] He spent most of the season platooning at catcher with Wil Nieves following an injury to Jesús Flores[2] and played in 90 games, hitting .230.[15]

Seattle Mariners

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On December 28, 2009, Bard signed a minor league contract with the Mariners.[2] He split the 2010 season between the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and the Mariners, batting .234 in 24 games in the minors and .214 in 39 games in the majors.[6] On August 14 against Cleveland, he became the first Mariners player to have four hits and a grand slam in the same game.[2]

Bard became a free agent after the season and sign a new minor league contract on January 4, 2011.[2] He had his contract purchased by Seattle on June 29,[28] and played in 26 games with the Mariners, hitting .210.[15] He elected free agency on October 30.[2]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Bard signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 13, 2011[29] but was released by them prior to the start of the season on March 29, 2012.[30] On April 5, he re-signed with the organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.[2] He served as the backup catcher to Tim Federowicz at Albuquerque and appeared in 45 games with a .331 batting average, six home runs, and 32 RBI.[6] Bard singled in his final career at-bat against the Omaha Storm Chasers in the Isotopes season-ending playoff loss on September 9.[citation needed] He was released by Los Angeles on October 26.[2]

Coaching career

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Bard retired after the season and chose to remain with the Dodgers as a Special Assistant.[31] He became the Dodgers major league bullpen coach for the 2016 season.[32]

The New York Yankees hired Bard as their bench coach for the 2018 season under new manager Aaron Boone.[33] Bard served as acting manager on September 2, due to Boone serving a one-game suspension and again the following season on July 19.[34] On November 11, 2019, Bard left his bench coach position.[35]

On December 9, 2019, the Dodgers announced that Bard would return as their bullpen coach for the 2020 season.[36]

Personal life

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Although Bard was born in Ithaca, New York, his family moved to Colorado when he was five months old.[37] His wife, Lindsey, is a teacher and they have three children.[37]

Bard's brother Mike is an MLB personal coach,[38] was a collegiate coach for 13 years,[39] and is currently a private instructor in the Denver area.[40]

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Joshua David Bard (born March 30, 1978) is an American professional baseball coach and former (MLB) who played for several teams over a decade-long career. Currently serving as the bullpen coach for the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/page/Los Angeles_Dodgers) since 2020, Bard has contributed to the team's success, including victories in 2020 and 2024. A switch-hitter who threw right-handed, he stood 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 225 pounds during his playing days. Bard was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the third round (100th overall) of the 1999 MLB Draft out of , where he had played . He made his MLB debut with the Indians on August 23, 2002, and went on to appear in 586 games across five franchises: the Indians (2002–2005), Boston Red Sox (2006), San Diego Padres (2006–2008), (2009), and Seattle Mariners (2010–2011). Over his playing career, Bard compiled a .254 with 39 home runs and 220 runs batted in, while posting a .705 percentage; he was particularly noted for his time with the Padres, where he served as a primary . Transitioning to coaching after retiring as a player in 2011, Bard joined the Dodgers organization in 2013 as a special assistant and professional scout, later becoming their coach in 2016. He spent 2018 and 2019 as the bench coach for the New York Yankees under manager , contributing to their postseason appearances, before returning to the Dodgers. Additionally, Bard coached the national team during the qualifiers.

Early life

Upbringing

Joshua David Bard was born on March 30, 1978, in . At five months old, his family relocated to , where he spent his childhood. His parents, Ron and Gail Bard, served as missionaries at the Excelsior Youth Center in nearby Aurora, supporting abused and neglected girls over a 33-year period. Bard grew up in a family with a strong affinity for , influenced heavily by his father, Ron Bard, a native who had played in a high school all-star game at , the former home of the . This paternal passion extended to Bard's older brother, Mike, who played at and the , appeared in one season, and later became a prominent coach. Mike Bard specifically encouraged his younger brother to adopt switch-hitting as an eighth-grader to maximize his athletic potential. In , Bard's early athletic development centered on , shaped by familial support and the local sports environment, fostering his foundational skills before high school.

Education and amateur career

Bard attended in , where he starred as a on the team. During his tenure, he led Cherry Creek to consecutive Colorado Class 5A state championships in 1995 and 1996, including an undefeated 22-0 season in his senior year that ranked second nationally in the final Baseball America poll; he posted a 45-1 record in starts behind the plate. Bard then enrolled at , playing for the Red Raiders baseball team from 1997 to 1999 and earning three-time All-American honors as a switch-hitting . In his freshman season of 1997, he batted .359 with 13 home runs and 69 RBIs, securing first-team Freshman All-American recognition and Big 12 Freshman of the Year accolades. As a in 1998, Bard hit .383 with 17 home runs and 71 RBIs while earning third-team All-American honors. His junior year in 1999 was highlighted by a .353 average, 13 home runs, 92 RBIs, and 28 doubles, along with first-team All-American selections from Baseball America, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, and the American Baseball Coaches Association. Following his college career, Bard represented the as a on the professional Team USA roster at the 2001 IBAF Baseball World Cup in , contributing to the squad's silver medal finish with a .286 over four games.

Professional playing career

Draft and minor leagues

Bard was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the third round, 100th overall, of the 1999 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Texas Tech University. His college performance, including a .353 batting average and All-America honors in 1999, bolstered his draft stock. Bard began his professional career in 2000, splitting time between the Single-A Advanced Salem Avalanche of the Carolina League and the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Coast League, where he posted a .282 batting average with 2 home runs and 26 RBIs over 97 games. In 2001, prior to a midseason trade, he appeared with the Double-A Carolina Mudcats of the Southern League, batting .268 overall that year with 7 home runs and 57 RBIs in 100 games across multiple levels. On June 2, 2001, the Rockies traded Bard and outfielder Jody Gerut to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for outfielder Jacob Cruz. Following the trade, Bard was assigned to the Cleveland organization, playing for the Short-Season A Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the New York-Penn League, Double-A Akron Aeros of the Eastern League, and Triple-A Buffalo Bisons of the International League. In 2002, Bard spent the full season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he hit .297 with 6 home runs and 53 RBIs in 94 games, earning recognition for his defensive prowess behind the plate, including a strong throwing arm and ability to manage pitchers effectively. Across his minor league tenure from 2000 to 2002, Bard maintained a .282 with 15 home runs and 136 RBIs in 291 games, while adapting to the rigors of professional play, such as increased travel and competition intensity as a switch-hitting . His progression through the system, highlighted by promotions to Triple-A early in his career, positioned him for a major league debut later that year.

Cleveland Indians

Josh Bard made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Cleveland Indians on August 23, 2002, against the Seattle Mariners at Jacobs Field. In his first at-bat, pinch-hitting in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied 2-2, Bard hit a two-run walk-off home run off reliever Julio Mateo, securing a 4-2 victory for the Indians. This feat made him only the second player in MLB history to hit a game-ending home run in his debut at-bat, following Wally Westlake in 1947. During the game, Bard also contributed defensively, throwing out base runner Mark McLemore attempting to steal second base and tagging out Jeff Cirillo at home plate in the ninth inning. Following his debut, Bard established himself as the backup to Victor Martinez for the Indians from 2003 to 2005. In his first full season in 2003, he appeared in 91 games, often platooning with Martinez to optimize matchups against opposing pitchers, batting .244 with 8 home runs and 36 RBI. The Indians posted a 15-8 record in the 23 games Bard started behind the plate that year, highlighting his steady presence in the lineup. His role emphasized defensive reliability, as he threw out 35.9% of basestealers and recorded 3 Total Zone Runs, a metric of defensive positioning value. Over his four seasons with the Indians (2002–2005), Bard played in 156 games, compiling a .243 with 13 home runs and 61 RBI in 495 at-bats. While limited by injuries—appearing in just 7 games in due to a issue and 34 in 2005—he provided consistent depth at , allowing to focus on primary duties. Bard's tenure underscored his value as a defensive specialist in a rebuilding Indians organization.

Boston Red Sox (2006)

Bard was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Cleveland Indians on January 27, 2006, as part of a multi-player trade that also included outfielder and pitcher David Riske in exchange for pitcher Guillermo Mota, catcher , infielder Andy Marte, and cash considerations. This deal aimed to bolster Boston's outfield depth following the departure of to the New York Yankees in free agency. Upon joining the Red Sox, Bard assumed the role of backup catcher behind incumbent starter , a position similar to his limited duties with where he had appeared in just 52 games over four seasons. He made his with on April 5, 2006, and went on to play in 7 games that season, starting 6 contests behind the plate. Notably, Bard was tasked with handling knuckleballer Tim Wakefield's starts, succeeding in that specialized role, though he faced challenges adapting to the pitch's movement. In his brief time with the Red Sox, Bard posted a .278 (5-for-18) with a strong .381 , drawing 3 walks while striking out 3 times. He did not record a or RBI, but demonstrated plate discipline in limited action. Bard's defensive contributions included handling Wakefield's deliveries, though the team committed multiple passed balls during his outings. His stint provided depth to the catching corps during the early season, supporting Boston's 86-76 finish and third-place standing in the .

San Diego Padres

On May 1, 2006, the Padres acquired Josh Bard from the Red Sox along with reliever Cla Meredith and cash in exchange for catcher . Bard immediately stepped into the role of backup to and experienced a significant offensive resurgence, batting .338 with nine home runs and 40 RBI over 93 games while posting a .406 . His strong performance helped stabilize the Padres' catching position late in the season as they clinched the division title. Bard earned the starting job in , appearing in 118 games and hitting .285 with five home runs, 51 RBI, 27 doubles, and a .364 . Behind the plate, he contributed to a pitching staff that supported the Padres' contention in the NL West, where the team posted an 89-73 record and stayed in the division race until the final week before finishing three games behind the Diamondbacks. Bard's ability to handle a rotation featuring and Chris Young underscored his reputation as a reliable receiver of pitches. In 2008, Bard split time at catcher but was sidelined for much of the year by a , limiting him to 57 games with a .202 , one home run, and 16 RBI. Over three seasons with , he played 268 games, compiling a .282 , 15 home runs, and 107 RBI while providing steady defensive support with his pitch-receiving skills.

Boston Red Sox (2009)

After being non-tendered by the Padres in December 2008, Josh Bard signed a one-year, non-guaranteed with the Boston Red Sox on December 28, 2008, worth $1.7 million. The deal was formally announced by the team on January 2, 2009, reuniting Bard with the organization where he had served as a starting during a successful 2006 season. Bard was brought in to provide depth at behind , with the Red Sox seeking experienced options amid uncertainties in their catching corps following Doug Mirabelli's retirement. During 2009 , he appeared in 14 games, batting .212 with one double and four RBI in 33 at-bats, but failed to secure a roster spot amid competition from younger players like George Kottaras. His performance did not stand out sufficiently to earn a backup role on the roster. On March 18, 2009, the Red Sox released Bard, obligating them to pay only a portion of his salary—approximately $283,333 for the 30 days he was on the roster—while promoting Kottaras as the primary reserve catcher. This marked the end of his brief second stint with , during which he did not appear in any regular-season games.

Washington Nationals

Following his release from the Boston Red Sox in March 2009, Bard signed a minor league contract with the on March 21 and received an invitation to . He secured a spot on the roster as the backup behind Jesús Flores and Wil Nieves, sharing duties at the position throughout the season. In 90 games for the Nationals during the 2009 season, Bard batted .230 with 63 hits, including 18 doubles and 6 home runs, while driving in 31 runs; he also appeared in 79 games behind the plate, handling a team-high 65 runners attempts. His contributions provided depth to a Nationals catching corps impacted by injuries, particularly after Flores suffered a season-ending knee injury in May. Bard became a on November 5, 2009, after the Nationals declined to tender him a contract.

Seattle Mariners

Following his free agency in November 2009, Bard signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on January 5, 2010, with an invitation to . He appeared in 39 games for the Mariners that season, batting .214 (24-for-112) with 3 home runs and 10 RBI. Bard re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on January 4, 2011. He spent the early part of the season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, and his contract was selected by the Mariners on June 29. Bard then played in 26 games for , batting .210 (17-for-81) with 2 home runs and 11 RBI. His last MLB game occurred on September 17, 2011, against the Baltimore Orioles. Following the 2011 season, Bard retired from playing, marking the end of his 10-year major league career, and began transitioning toward a .

Coaching career

After retiring as a player following the 2011 season, Bard transitioned to within the Dodgers organization, beginning as a special assistant and scout in 2013. In 2017, during his time as the Dodgers' coach, he also served as coach for the national team in the qualifiers.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Josh Bard was hired as the bullpen coach for the prior to the 2016 season, serving in that role under manager Dave Roberts through 2017. In this initial stint, Bard focused on optimizing usage and preparation, contributing to the team's consistent contention during those years. Bard returned to the Dodgers as coach in , a position he has held continuously through the 2025 season, marking his eighth year in the role overall. During this period, the Dodgers achieved remarkable postseason success, winning championships in , 2024, and 2025, with Bard playing a key part in the 's performance across these playoff runs. In his responsibilities, Bard managed bullpen logistics, including pitcher warm-ups, matchup decisions, and in-game strategy implementation, often collaborating with pitching coach to enhance reliever effectiveness. He emphasized accountability and versatility among relievers, fostering an environment that allowed the Dodgers' bullpen to adapt during high-stakes playoff scenarios, such as the extra-innings drama of the 2025 Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Roberts has credited Bard's preparation and challenges to pitchers for helping transform the unit from regular-season inconsistencies to postseason reliability.

New York Yankees

Josh Bard was hired by the New York Yankees as their bench coach on December 11, 2017, for the 2018 season under new manager , a former teammate from their time with the Indians in 2005. He retained the position for the 2019 season, contributing to the team's efforts during their contention in the , where the Yankees finished second in 2018 with 100 wins and clinched the division title in 2019 with 103 wins. In his role, Bard served as a key liaison between the Yankees' department and the dugout, distilling complex into actionable insights for Boone and the players to inform in-game decisions and overall strategy. He also supported player development initiatives, drawing on his prior experience in the Dodgers' from to 2015, where he focused on and special assignments to enhance catching and defensive skills across the organization. During daily operations, Bard assisted with lineup preparation, situational matchups, and mentoring younger players amid the Yankees' push for postseason success, including their advancement to the in both years. Bard filled in as acting manager twice during his tenure. On September 2, 2018, he managed the in Boone's absence due to a one-game suspension for an incident involving an the previous night, resulting in an 11-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers at . Similarly, on July 19, 2019, Bard took over for Boone, who was serving a one-game suspension stemming from a profane tirade against an during a doubleheader against the on July 18, leading the Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Following the 2019 season, Bard departed the Yankees on November 11, 2019, and returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers as their bullpen coach for 2020, a position he had held prior to joining New York.

Personal life

Family

Josh Bard married Lindsey, a teacher. The couple has three children: son Luke, born May 19, 2004; daughter Hannah Rose, born August 14, 2006; and daughter Karis, whose birth details are not publicly specified. Bard has described his family life as centered on balancing the demands of his baseball career with time at home, noting that the family resided in Denver during the off-season and in Kent, Washington, during the regular season as of 2010. Lindsey played a key role in this balance, homeschooling the children during spring training and providing support amid frequent travels. Bard’s older brother, Mike Bard, is an MLB hitting consultant and private instructor based in the Denver area; he previously coached collegiately for 13 years, including as head coach at Dallas Baptist University and assistant coach at the University of Kansas, and played one season of minor league baseball.

Residence and other pursuits

Bard resides in , , with his wife, Lindsey, and their three children: son Luke, daughters Hannah and Karis. In December 2010, during the offseason, Bard was involved in a fatal automobile accident in southeastern as a front-seat passenger in an driven by his longtime friend, Pat McKendry, a local . The vehicle collided with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 50 near after McKendry failed to yield at an intersection; McKendry, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and killed, while Bard sustained minor injuries and was treated at a . Authorities determined that McKendry was at fault, with no responsibility attributed to Bard. Following his retirement from playing in 2011, Bard has primarily focused on his family life in and his ongoing coaching career in , with limited public details available on additional pursuits such as community involvement or hobbies.

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