New job, first salary, or in the case of Wynton Bernard, a life-changing promotion. The first person Bernad called was her Ma. Correspondingly, there is nothing more heartwarming on the internet today.
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Wynton Bernard spent 11 years in the Minor League. He played in Padres’ farm system, eventually advancing to High-A. From 2014 to 2016, he played in the Detroit Tigers system. Moving on, he got promoted to Toledo Mud Hens – a triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Post that, he played with San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs in 2018 and 2019. Bernard spent the 2021 season with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
Wynton Bernard telling his mom he’s going to the Major Leagues after 10 seasons in the minors is the best thing you will ever see pic.twitter.com/rRJiqw3OeZ
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 13, 2022
Finally, after spending ten seasons in the minor league, he received his well-deserved and hard-won major call-up in August 2022 with Colorado Rockies. Subsequently, he made his way to the Rockies’ MLB roster on August 12 against Arizona Diamondbacks.
Wynton Bernard and His Trip to the Major League
Before?Wynton Bernard‘s journey in the major league started, he called his mother. The first thing he?said?was,?“Mom, I’m going to the Major League,”?and her reaction was absolutely priceless. Shortly after, she burst into tears of joy and said,?“I can’t believe it.”
As this emotional conversation continued, Bernard teared up, sat on the floor, and said,?“I did it mom… I couldn?t do this without you. Thank you for everything, mom.”?Further, she replied saying,?”You worked hard, you deserve it.”?The conversation went on, and it brought goosebumps. Coupled with tears, Bernard said, “You gave me a lot of inspiration, mom. I promise I will keep working just as hard.”
This story shares a sense of relatability and commonality with the people. It casts a spotlight on everything Bernard has been through, everything his family has been through, and their reaction, the tears. It says it all. Owing to years of hard work, he thoroughly deserved this call-up.
Dreams Do Come True – Wynton Bernard?s First Major League Hit
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With his family sitting in the audience and the gratification of a 10-year-long dream, Bernard waited a long time for his first Major League hit. However, tagging along with his first hit was some?“extra drama.”
Wynton Bernard's first big league hit came with a little extra drama. 😅 pic.twitter.com/4sXAtRwMig
— MLB (@MLB) August 13, 2022
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Despite reaching the base, he was called out. Hence, the wait for his first?hit?only continued. After being replayed, he was cleared and his family’s reaction showed exactly what that run meant to them all. Wynton Bernard started from scratch and has arrived at the highest stage. While Bernard has a long way to go, his story is an inspiration for all.
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