Daniel Bard

Then-Boston Red Sox Daniel Bard throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning Friday, May 18, 2012 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

Former Boston Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard is trying to make a major league comeback with the St. Louis Cardinals.

He has a new delivery and he's throwing his fastball 96 mph and he features a 86 mph changeup. See the video below from Peter Gammons.

Bard, now 31, dominated with a 1.93 ERA for the Red Sox in 73 outings during 2010, then recorded a 3.33 ERA in 70 relief outings during 2011.

But he lost control in 2012. He posted a 6.22 ERA while averaging 6.5 walks per nine innings in 17 games (10 starts). He hit eight batters.

He then posted a 8.16 ERA while averaging 8.2 walks per nine innings in 32 innings of relief for Triple-A Pawtucket in 2012. He hit 10 batters and threw nine wild pitches.

He last pitched in the majors in 2013. He pitched for the Cardinals' High-A affiliate in 2016. He allowed eight runs, all earned, on three hits and 13 walks in eight outings (three innings). He hit five batters and threw six wild pitches.