P Steve Ballard #67
Age: 26 | Bats: S | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
11/11/2027
OA: 20 POT: 20
P STEVE BALLARD #67 - AGE: 26 - BATS: S - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 30 30 30 30
Movement 45 40 50 45
Control 30 30 30 30
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 55 55
Slider 50 55
Changeup 20 20
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 60
Suggested Role Bullpen
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 55
Defense 65
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 75
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Ballard dogs it too often.
High: Loyalty
Low: Leader, Adaptability, Work Ethic
Birthday:10/15/2001
Born in:Hudson, WI
Nationality:American
Height:6' 4"
Weight:200 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:RETIRED
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:2 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2023, 14th Pick in Round 5
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2021 Total - 19 17 17 10 3 0 2.50 118.2 93 37 33 9 38 145 0 0 1.10 .293 2.78 3.7 100
2022 Total - 20 17 17 9 4 0 2.58 118.2 98 37 34 9 32 150 0 0 1.10 .316 2.52 4.1 100
2023 Total - 21 18 18 11 3 0 2.56 126.2 100 39 36 11 42 145 0 0 1.12 .283 3.06 3.4 100
2023 Kinston - R+ 21 10 10 3 2 0 3.30 57.1 55 29 21 3 25 40 0 0 1.40 .294 4.82 0.8 146
2024 Youngstown - A- 22 2 0 0 0 0 2.45 3.2 3 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1.09 .273 3.55 0.1 190
Total A- 2 0 0 0 0 2.45 3.2 3 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1.09 .273 3.55 189.8
Total R+ 10 10 3 2 0 3.30 57.1 55 29 21 3 25 40 0 0 1.40 .294 4.82 145.6
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2023 Kinston - R+ P 10 10 0 5 0 5 0 1.000 57.1 0.78 +0.9 1.296
2024 Youngstown - A- P 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 3.2 0.00 -0.0 .000
TOTAL P 12 10 0 5 0 5 0 1.000 61.0 0.74 +0.9 1.296
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/2022 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (60); Movement: 35 (45); Control: 25 (50).
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (65); Movement: 35 (45); Control: 25 (50).
06/05/2023 Drafted in the 2023 first-year player draft (Round 5, Pick 14, 148th overall pick) by the Cleveland Indians, out of college (Oklahoma State University).
06/18/2023 Signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization with a signing bonus of $110,000.
08/14/2023 Injured (Elbow inflammation), out for 2-3 weeks.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (50); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 25 (45).
07/29/2024 Released by the Cleveland organization.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (40); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 25 (30).
11/09/2025 Retired from professional baseball.
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