2010 (Freshman): Utilized his redshirt year.
High School: A 2009 graduate of Valley Center High School in Valley Center, California...earned three letters in both baseball and football...was a team captain for both sports...a First Team All-League and North County choice in baseball...also earned All-State, All-County, All-CIF and All-League honors in football.
MLB Draft: Was a 20th round pick (#603 overall) of the Oakland Athletics in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft.
Personal: A business major...son of Cliff and Karen Bernard of Valley Center, California...has two brothers, Austin and Travis...says Training Day is his favorite movie and According To Jim is his favorite TV show...lists Michael Jordan as his favorite athlete...born September 17, 1991 in Pomona, California...full name is Tyler Nicklaus Bernard.