P Julian Balzer #11
South Bend Cubs (CHC) MWL
Age: 25 | Bats: R | Throws: L | Morale: Normal
05/29/2028
 OA: 20 POT: 30
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P JULIAN BALZER #11 - AGE: 25 - BATS: R - THROWS: L - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
12 0 0-0 0 7.11 6.1 8 3 3 9 1.74 -0.2
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 50 55 50 50
Movement 40 40 35 40
Control 45 45 45 45
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 65 65
Slider 65 65
Changeup 45 45
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 40
Suggested Role Starter
Type Flyball Pitcher
Hold Runners 55
Defense 40
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 35
Stealing Ability: 30
Baserunning Inst.: 45
Sacrifice Bunt: 35
Bunt for Hit: 35
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
05/25/2028 @ WIC Loss, 5-13 0.0 3 3 3 0 0
05/23/2028 FWA Loss, 9-10 1.0 0 0 0 0 2
05/17/2028 REN Loss, 6-7 0.1 1 0 0 1 0
05/10/2028 GRE Win, 6-5 0.2 0 0 0 0 0
05/08/2028 GRE Win, 10-7 0.1 1 0 0 0 1
05/04/2028 @ WIS Win, 9-3 0.1 0 0 0 0 1
05/03/2028 @ WIS Win, 3-2 0.2 1 0 0 0 1
05/02/2028 @ WIS Win, 8-3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
04/16/2028 WMI Loss, 7-8 0.1 0 0 0 0 0
04/15/2028 WMI Win, 6-3 0.2 0 0 0 1 2
PERSONALITY
Julian is a leader in the locker room.
High: Leader, Loyalty, Adaptability, Financial Ambition
Birthday:02/16/2003
Born in:Rockledge, FL
Nationality:American
Height:6' 3"
Weight:200 lbs
Local Popularity:Fair
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:3 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2025, 6th Pick in Round 10
MIDWEST LEAGUE 2028 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 12 0 0 0 0 7.11 6.1 8 5 5 3 3 9 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 1 1 0.0 12 2 15.63 11.37 12.79 4.26 8.20 1.74 160 -0.2 .333        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 15 4 0 0 2 2 1 5 0 0 0 .267 .312 .667 .979      
vs. RHB 12 4 1 0 1 3 2 4 0 0 0 .333 .429 .667 1.095      
MIDWEST LEAGUE 2028 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
Last Week 2 0 0 0 0 27.00 1.0 3 3 3 1 0 2  
April 4 0 0 0 0 9.00 2.0 2 2 2 2 2 4  
May 8 0 0 0 0 6.23 4.1 6 3 3 1 1 5  
2 Years Ago 7 0 0 0 0 3.21 14.0 10 5 5 0 5 19  
Career 19 0 0 0 0 4.43 20.1 18 10 10 3 8 28  
Home 8 0 0 0 0 4.15 4.1 4 2 2 2 3 7  
Road 4 0 0 0 0 13.50 2.0 4 3 3 1 0 2  
Grass 12 0 0 0 0 7.11 6.1 8 5 5 3 3 9  
Day 3 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 3  
Night 9 0 0 0 0 9.00 5.0 8 5 5 3 2 6  
As Reliever / Substitution 12 0 0 0 0 7.11 6.1 8 5 5 3 3 9  
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+
2023 Total - 20 14 12 5 3 0 3.78 81.0 78 36 34 8 34 87 0 0 1.38 .310 3.63 1.5 100
2024 Total - 21 16 14 5 4 0 4.15 93.1 96 44 43 9 38 95 0 0 1.44 .320 3.70 1.6 100
2025 Total - 22 15 13 5 3 0 3.75 86.1 83 38 36 7 40 100 0 0 1.42 .322 3.36 1.9 100
2025 Chicago N (DSL) - R 22 6 6 0 3 0 3.72 29.0 22 12 12 2 23 41 0 0 1.55 .333 4.24 0.7 146
2025 Myrtle Beach - A 22 12 0 1 0 1 2.86 22.0 19 7 7 0 10 31 0 0 1.32 .380 2.78 0.6 178
2026 Fremont - S A 23 8 0 0 1 0 6.00 6.0 7 4 4 2 0 11 0 0 1.17 .417 6.20 0.0 104
2026 South Bend - A+ 23 7 0 0 0 0 3.21 14.0 10 5 5 0 5 19 0 0 1.07 .333 2.00 0.5 160
2027 Myrtle Beach - A 24 56 0 6 1 1 4.21 36.1 35 17 17 4 15 54 0 0 1.38 .383 3.44 0.8 109
2028 South Bend - A+ 25 12 0 0 0 0 7.11 6.1 8 5 5 3 3 9 0 0 1.74 .333 8.20 -0.2 72
Total MWL 19 0 0 0 0 4.43 20.1 18 10 10 3 8 28 0 0 1.28 .333 3.93 115.8
Total CAR 68 0 7 1 2 3.70 58.1 54 24 24 4 25 85 0 0 1.35 .382 3.19 127.9
Total DSL 6 6 0 3 0 3.72 29.0 22 12 12 2 23 41 0 0 1.55 .333 4.24 145.6
Total MS A 8 0 0 1 0 6.00 6.0 7 4 4 2 0 11 0 0 1.17 .417 6.20 104.4
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2028 South Bend - A+ P 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 6.1 0.00 0.0 .000
TOTAL P 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 6.1 0.00 0.0 .000
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (50); Movement: 25 (45); Control: 30 (45).
05/16/2024 Was not drafted and returned to college.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (50); Movement: 25 (45); Control: 30 (45).
05/16/2025 Drafted in the 2025 first-year player draft (Round 10, Pick 6, 294th overall pick) by the Chicago Cubs, out of college UCF
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (55); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 40 (50).
08/14/2026 Injured (mild shoulder strain),day-to-day for 3 days.
01/01/2027 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (50); Movement: 35 (40); Control: 40 (45).
01/01/2028 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (50); Movement: 40 (40); Control: 45 (45).
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