07/10/2011 - Select Training at the All-Star Game Kern improved foot speed at the event as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.56 runner as he will benefit by getting on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. Feet are active in taking proper routes / angles in tracking down balls as he takes good first steps. Defensive grades have improved to solid average. Arm strength has improved through a loose, accurate arm action but needs to stay on a long toss program to aid in building more arm strength with carry. Offensively, left handed hitting grades have really improved now showing solid average from both sides. He shows loose hands with life in his swing. He works to keep hands inside the ball, utilizing all fields as he lets the ball travel. He shows good balanced and feel for the barrel with power numbers improving as he learns to utilize his lower half more efficiently through the swing.