# From Hitter to Top Prospect | San Diego Padres News

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Podcast: [San Diego Padres News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-padres-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459287)
Published: 2026-07-26T03:57:44+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09d658c80236d670

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