Prep Baseball Report

NE Senior Games Spotlight: '22 1B David Bernard Jr (Schenectady)


Joe Walentin
Operations / Scouting



David Bernard Jr

Class of 2022 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Schenectady
    State: NY
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 230lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
80
Max FB
(06/06/19)
79 - 80
FB
(06/06/19)
68 - 70
CB
(07/19/19)
71 - 72
CH
(06/25/19)
68 - 69
SPL
(07/19/19)
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
76 - 78
CB
63 - 65
CH
66 - 66
Pitching
Max FB
76
FB
72 - 75
CB
65 - 68
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
76 - 79
CB
68 - 70
SPL
68 - 69
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
75 - 76
CB
68 - 69
CH
71 - 72
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
79 - 80
CB
63 - 64
CH
64 - 65
Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
74 - 77
CB
61 - 62
CH
57 - 59
Pitching
Max FB
77
FB
75 - 76
CB
64 - 65
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
77 - 78
CB
65 - 67
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
77 - 78
CB
59 - 62
CH
58 - 59
Position
7.59
60-yard
(08/10/21)
80
INF Velo
(11/10/18)
101
Exit Velo
(08/19/20)
4.50
H-1st
(02/24/19)
Power Speed Score
(09/28/23)
Position
INF Velo
76
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.59
INF Velo
79
Exit Velo
100
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.72
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
101
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.9
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo
96
Position
60-yard
7.65
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
101
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
7.64
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
97
Power Speed Score
Position
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
91
H-1st
4.62
Position
60-yard
7.96
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
89
Position
60-yard
7.82
INF Velo
72
Exit Velo
87
H-1st
4.5
Position
60-yard
7.88
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.88
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
87
Position
60-yard
8.03
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
81
Trackman - Hitting
101.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/28/23)
94.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/28/23)
307
Distance (avg)
(06/30/21)
394
Distance (max)
(06/30/21)
Hard Hit %
(09/28/23)
Barrel %
(06/30/21)
Sweet Spot %
(06/30/21)
Line Drive %
(04/10/21)
Fly Ball %
(06/30/21)
Ground Ball %
(09/11/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
94.9
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
388
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
99.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.9
Distance (avg)
209
Distance (max)
368
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
94.7
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
394
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
99.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.3
Distance (avg)
179
Distance (max)
358
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.3
Distance (avg)
177
Distance (max)
372
Hard Hit %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.3
Distance (avg)
216
Distance (max)
365
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
(08/19/20)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/19/20)
83.9
Bat Speed (max)
(09/28/23)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/28/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(04/10/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(04/10/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/23/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/23/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
23.1
Bat Speed (max)
83.9
Bat Speed (avg)
77.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
64.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.8
Hand Speed (avg)
22.2
Bat Speed (max)
81.1
Bat Speed (avg)
76
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
24.2
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
72.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
22.2
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
67.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Swift

Swift
7.49
60-yd
(09/28/23)
16.4
Run speed (max)
(09/28/23)
Swift
60-yd
7.49
Run speed (max)
16.4

Scouting Report

8/10/21

 

Physical: Big-bodied 6-foot-2, 230lb frame with extra strength. 7.59 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Taller, open stance with the barrel showing slight pre-pitch rhythm on the shoulder. Utilized an east/west move to a deep slotted launch, initiating an accurate, lifted path into the hitting zone. Connected well with some hip/shoulder separation in a violent approach. Demolished pitches thrown out over the plate where he could gain extension, posting a T100 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak and 368 foot batted ball distance (via Trackman). 

Defensively: The primary first baseman moved around adequately around the bag with medium posture. Set up at a narrow base as the feet kept moving towards the target. Got the hips/shoulders in-line before a shorter arm circled release from H ¾ (79 mph arm).


 

 

6/30/21

 

Physical: Strong, advanced 6-foot-2, 230lb football frame with durability found. 7.72 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH - Upright, slightly open stance with calm rhythm on the shoulder pre-swing. Utilized a toe tap stride, getting into the legs at a wider attack on the land; initiated through a sudden, whippy, slightly uphill path into the hitting zone sequencing to perfection and creating a heavy bat head at impact. Generated big-time juice to pull, working up to a near 400 foot batted ball distance during his round (395 feet per Trackman). Added a T101 mph bat-exit velocity en route to a loud, middle of the order approach (60% fly ball rate, 80% hard hit rate). Home run power and a bat to follow in his class. 

Defensively: The primary first baseman showcased medium, upright posture with choppy feet and a soft glove hand that showed on-time to the ball. Bent at the waist, funneling inward off the middle of his body with adequate feel around the bag. H ¾ release and accuracy across the diamond (80 mph arm). 


 

 

9/11/20

 

Physical: 6-foot-1, 230 pounds; strength present through a muscular frame. 7.9 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Wide feet with some weight loaded on the back side, floats the hands around shoulder height with an upright bat; uses a small weight shift and stride forward, wraps the bat around his head. Strong, repeatable movements out of the lower half, clears consistently with slightly uphill barrel path, stays connected throughout the swing providing some pop in the barrel. Hit deep fly balls all over the left side of the field, no doubt middle of the order hitter with lots of juice; peak Trackman exit velocity of 96 MPH.
Defensively: Shoulder width feet, weight shifted forward on the balls of his feet with an extended glove arm; Laid back steps to the ball, chops the feet as he is about to field to get himself around the ball. Easy hands with a clean transfer; long reach back out of the glove, throws from a low 3/4 slot with some snap in his arm. INF - 77 MPH. 

 

8/19/20

 

Physical: 6-foot-1, 230 pounds; full, thick frame. Strong lower half. 7.65 runner in the 60. 
Offensively: RHH. Slightly open, feet outside shoulders with weight pre-loaded to his back side; Strides back to even with slight barrel wrap around his head. Consistent lower half clearance; finishes through contact. Stays short and gets on  plane and stays on plane; high one-handed finish.  Hard line drives through the middle with some present pop to the pull side; middle of the order prototype; peak Trackman exit velocity of 101 MPH. 
Defensively: Tall with slight lean at the belt; short, methodical steps into the ball. Soft hands, mostly out in front; moderate arm swing with low 3/4 release.  INF - 73 MPH. 

 

2/19/20

 

Physical: 6-foot-0, 210-pounds. Strong, physical build; 4.62 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Athletic, relaxed stance, wide base, bat rests just above back shoulder, uses a bat waggle and a toe tap for timing Quick hands through the zone, swing path is slightly uphill generating some loft, good use of lower half. Sprays the ball to all fields, has pull-side pop. 91 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Starts upright and shows glove early, could do a better job of getting lower when fielding, fields the ball in the middle of his body, smooth hands. Medium arm swing with a low 3/4 slot.  INF - 73 MPH.
Pitching: Works up tempo building momentum with high leg lift, strides out in line with slight shoulder tilt into a balanced follow through. Long, fluid arm swing with a clean 3/4 release.
FB: T78, 76-78 MPH. Commands in the zone.
CB: 63-65 MPH. Sharp 12-6 break.
CH: 66-66 MPH. Arm side run/fade.

 

6/25/19

 

A strong build at 6-foot-0 tall,210 pounds. Ran a 7.96 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- Stands in the box in a tall stance and slightly open. Takes a short stride towards the baseball. Shows a strong swing. Ball jumps off the bat. Showed consistent line drives to the middle part of the field. Gets good use of the lower half and full extension after the point of contact. Top exit velocity was 89 MPH. Defensively- Showed active footwork. Above average funnel actions. Moves well side to side. Shows a smooth exchange to a quick release from a mid ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity was 73 MPH. Pitching- Displayed a repeatable delivery and a projectable arm. Works mainly from the left side of the rubber.  Takes his time to gather himself to a balanced backside. Uses a high knee lift into an early hand separation. Drives downhill on plane. Shows good FB command. Ranged from 75-76 MPH and peaked at 78 MPH.  Shows feel for a CB with command ranging from 68-69 MPH. And feel for a CH around the zone at 71-72 MPH. The 2022 graduate is a must follow.

 

 

ENY ASG (September 15, 2018)

 

 

Ran a 7.78 60 Yard Dash. Offensively - Relaxed, open stance in he box. Loads with a controlled leg kick and pulls hands back to create separation. Level swing that produces consistent line-drive contact. Shows a natural feel for finding the barrel. Hits the ball hard with ease. Exit Velocity was 87 MPH. Defensively - Quick and soft feet at 3B. Maintains control of his body while transitioning from fielding into throwing. Low 3/4 release point. Arm action on throwing motion is still a little long but Arm Strength has gone up to 75 MPH. Pitching - Balanced delivery with consistent direction towards his target. Keeps weight over backside as he gets into landing. Strong lead leg allows him to get quality extension on all of his offerings. FB was consistently 75-76 MPH and topped at 77. Shows heavy life. CB has 11/5 shape in the 64-66 MPH range. Manipulates his CB effectively, it should develop into an above average pitch. The baseball skills are starting to catch up to Bernard Jr's impressive physical talent.

 

 

Campus Series - St. Rose (July 10, 2018)

 

 

Physical, proportional frame at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Offensively - Starts with an open stance, gets square to the pitcher as he lands out of his leg lift. Hands stay on the back shoulder and create a level swing plane. Extension after contact when timing is on. Line contact now, should develop into more lift/power down the road. Exit Velocity was 85 MPH. Defensively -Handles glove hand well when fielding. Light on his feet. Shows body control moving laterally. Long arm action that could shorten up to better suit a corner infield spot. 72 MPH arm strength. Pitching - Strong and durable pitching build. Low effort and controlled actions. Consistently repeats his motion. Arm is long and loose from a ¾ slot. FB was 77-78 MPH with downward plane and heavy life. CB has 11/5 shape at 66-68 MPH. Shows quality feel for the pitch; effectively tunnels it with his FB. Overall, big, strong and physical baseball player with good actions and a high ceiling.

 

 

July 2018

 

 

Stands 6-foot-1 190-pounds with a projectable frame. Wide open stance, has a slight bat wiggle. Barrel is flat through the hitting zone. Bat speed is average. Defensively- has solid footwork with fluid arm action. Fields the ball out front smoothly with a quick release.

 

 

Bombers Tryout (November 19, 2017)

 

 

Bernard is a solid 5-foot-11 180 pound 3B/RHP with a strong lower half.  He ran a 8.42 60Offensively - Right handed hitter with squared stance with weight 50/50 split.  Utilized high leg kick and gets excellent use of hips in launch phase of swing; produced consistent line drive contact. Exit velocity an impressive 83 MPH off a tee.  Defensively - Plays tall for a 3B but athletic on his feet. Infield velocity was 73 MPH. Athletic tools are there. Body type points to corner infield down the road. Plenty of time for arm to continue to develop to stay at 3B. Pitching - Sets up in the middle of the mound and throws from a low ¾ arm slot.  Fastball sat 71-73 MPH, CB was 62-64 from more of a ¾ arm slot; moved across the zone with more of a slider /slurve feel.  Delivered more consistent strikes from the the stretch position.  Simplification of wind up mechanics may improve and add to his velo. Promising young player with plenty of time to develop.

 



UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/06 The MAX - McCook, Ill.
2022 Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley (20% Full) NY 02/13 Paul Gerry Fieldhouse
2022 Northeast ProCase NY 02/20 Liberty Sports Arena
2022 Preseason All-State - Central NY 02/21 Sport Center 481
2022 Preseason All-State - West (25% Full) NY 02/21 Total Sports Experience
2022 Preseason All-State - Mohawk Valley NY 02/22 Accelerate Sports Complex
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region (25% Full) NY 02/23 All-Stars Academy
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate NY 02/24 Warriors Baseball NY
2022 Preseason All-State - Long Island NY 02/25 Long Island Sports Complex