Josh Bard
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Born: Mar 30, 1978
- Debut: August 23, 2002
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
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Newsbreakers
December 28, 2009
Back-up catcher Josh Bard has signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
Our View:
With Kenji Johjima out in Seattle, Bard could be a back-up next season. For now, Rob Johnson is the starter.
September 25, 2009
Josh Bard went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Javier Vazquez in tonight's 5-0 loss to the Braves at Nationals Park.
Our View:
The Nationals only had three hits in the game, and Bard was their lone source of scoring. Bard swatted three homers this month, but has a poor .190 average over 42 at-bats.
July 20, 2009
Josh Bard was productive in tonight's 6-2 loss to the Mets at Nationals Park, as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Both of his knocks were doubles.
Our View:
The Nationals only mustered six hits in the game, and Bard was their lone source of scoring. Bard now has seven RBI over 12 games this month.
July 18, 2009
Josh Bard is not in tonight's lineup against the Cubs, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:
Bard has battled through a right groin injury, but it is uncertain if that is the reason he is out, or if acting manager Jim Riggleman is just giving him a day off to rest. Wil Nieves will work behind the plate in his absence tonight.
June 26, 2009
Josh Bard went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, and recorded the Nationals' lone RBI in tonight's 11-1 loss at Baltimore.
Our View:
Bard is now hitting .400 with eight RBI and 26 total bases in June. He is riding a five-game hitting streak, and is worth employing in NL-only leagues.
June 25, 2009
Josh Bard paced the Nats to a 9-3 win over the Red Sox on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
Our View:
Bard does not hit well enough or play consistently enough to warrant fantasy consideration at this time.
June 21, 2009
Josh Bard was productive in Sunday's 9-4 loss to Toronto at Nationals Park, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBI. He hit two singles and a double.
Our View:
Bard was hitless over his previous eight at-bats, and is too inconsistent to employ outside of deeper fantasy leagues.
June 2, 2009
Josh Bard went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Giants at Nationals Park. He hit a solo homer and two singles.
Our View:
He enjoyed his best game of the season, while notching his first homer. He should come back down to earth, and does not merit fantasy attention.
May 15, 2009
Josh Bard has been recalled by the Nationals from Triple-A Syracuse, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:
He will provide depth at catcher, but the 31-year-old vet offers little power and is a career .265 hitter, and does not merit fantasy attention with the struggling Nationals.
April 19, 2009
The Washington Post reports that catcher Josh Bard was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following Sunday's loss to the Nationals. He was serving as a third string catcher behind Jesus Flores and Wil Nieves.
Our View:
Bard appeared in seven games for the Nats, but he ultimately lost out to the other two catchers for a roster spot. The Nationals could not continue to justify carrying three backstops on their roster.
March 21, 2009
Josh Bard has agreed to a minor league deal with the Nationals after being let go by the Red Sox earlier in the week, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Bard will try to push Jesus Flores and Wil Nieves for a roster spot, but would not hold much fantasy value. He only hit .202 over 178 at-bats last season with one homer.
March 19, 2009
The Giants could use depth at catcher, but are not believed to be interested in Josh Bard following his release by Boston, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:
The switch-hitting catcher should find work, but there are no potential landing spots disclosed as of yet.
March 18, 2009
The Red Sox have cut Josh Bard, according to the Boston Herald.
Our View:
As of now, it appears that George Kottaras will serve as Jason Varitek's primary backup at catcher. Kottaras is better capable of catching Tim Wakefield's knuckleball, which factored into the move.
March 14, 2009
Josh Bard went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in Saturday's 9-8 loss to Baltimore.
Our View:
Bard now has five RBI in spring action. He is battling George Kottaras for the No. 2 role at catcher, but the winner's fantasy value will be limited as long as Jason Varitek remains intact.
January 14, 2009
Josh Bard would be Boston's No. 1 catcher if the season started today, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
He would be backed up by Dusty Brown and George Kottaras. GM Theo Epstein prefers to find another catcher, but noted it is not a necessity. The club has faith in Bard and would be content with him as their starter. As a fantasy catcher, he could rank as a sleeper while hitting in a solid and efficient lineup.
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