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From Hitter to Top Prospect | San Diego Padres News
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- Jul 26, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Bryan Balzer, a 21-year-old pitcher who was once just a high school hitter, is exploding onto the San Diego Padres’ radar—jumping from 28 to 7 on their top 30 prospects list after a dominant five-inning shutout. Signed for just $10K after throwing 96 mph in a practice game while recovering from Tommy John, he used his downtime to master pitching, learning breaking balls and strike-zone command. Now with a 3.54 ERA in High-A, he’s finding his rhythm and calm on the mound—transforming from a surprise pitcher into a rising star. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09d658c80236d670