05/17/2009 - College PREP - Phoenix, AZ Jacob is a young OF with an average, thin frame that shows projection as he continues to physically mature and fill out. Foot speed is well below average and he must get on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. Feet are active but needs to work on taking better routes and angles in working to get behind fly balls and play through with momentum to his target, currently drifts. Defensive abilities are below average in the OF. Arm strength is below average and he needs to get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength with carry on throws. At the plate, Bernal has below average abilities and power. He loads well and makes consistent contact but has mechanical flaws that are hindering him from reaching his full potential at the plate. Hitting grades will improve with instruction and adjustments. Power numbers will increase as he learns to utilize his lower half more efficiently through the swing. With 2 years to further develop, Jacob has abilities with a lot of room to improve.