- Full name Leonardo Bernal
- Born 02/14/2004 in Panama
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: B / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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TRACK RECORD: Bernal was the top prospect from Panama in the 2020 class and one of the top catchers in Latin America with a lengthy track record of success. Bernal was the catcher for Panama at the 2016 Little League World Series. Two years later, he represented Panama again at the U-15 World Cup in his home country, winning a silver medal at 14 as the youngest hitter on the team.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bernal has a strong, Wilson Ramos-type build at 6 feet, 200 pounds and projects to stick behind the plate with a chance to be an above-average defender. His catch-and-throw skills are advanced for his age, with good agility, blocking and receiving skills to go with a plus arm. He also earns high marks for his leadership skills and overall baseball smarts. Bernal is a patient hitter who manages his at-bats well to get on base with the strength to drive the ball for damage from both sides of the plate.
THE FUTURE: Upon officially signing, Bernal immediately became one of the better catching prospects in a Cardinals system that has plenty of promising backstops.
Scouting Reports
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TRACK RECORD: Bernal was the top prospect from Panama in the 2020 class and one of the top catchers in Latin America with a lengthy track record of success. Bernal was the catcher for Panama at the 2016 Little League World Series. Two years later, he represented Panama again at the U-15 World Cup in his home country, winning a silver medal at 14 as the youngest hitter on the team.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bernal has a strong, Wilson Ramos-type build at 6 feet, 200 pounds and projects to stick behind the plate with a chance to be an above-average defender. His catch-and-throw skills are advanced for his age, with good agility, blocking and receiving skills to go with a plus arm. He also earns high marks for his leadership skills and overall baseball smarts. Bernal is a patient hitter who manages his at-bats well to get on base with the strength to drive the ball for damage from both sides of the plate.
THE FUTURE: Upon officially signing, Bernal immediately became one of the better catching prospects in a Cardinals system that has plenty of promising backstops.
