on-base machine and steady infield glue for UTSA
Ballin has been one of UTSA’s most reliable table-setters, pairing a .295 average in 2026 with a freshman-year breakout in 2025 that featured a program-record .541 on-base percentage, 41 walks, and 16 hit-by-pitches. His calling card is plate discipline and bat-to-ball consistency, but he also brings defensive versatility across second, third, and shortstop, plus enough range and toughness to stay in the lineup. If you want a high-IQ, left-handed infielder who can grind at-bats and fit into winning baseball, he’s a strong fit.
