Balentine Signs Professional Contract with Oakland Ballers
TURLOCK, Calif. --- Former Stan State pitcher Austin Balentine has signed a professional contract with the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer Baseball League. Balentine concluded a standout five-year career at Stan State as one of the program's most accomplished pitchers. He finished with a 23-12 career record, a 4.85 ERA, and 187 strikeouts in 239.1 innings over 64 appearances, including 30 starts. In 2026, Balentine anchored the Warriors' pitching staff, making 13 appearances and 13 starts while compiling an 8-4 record over 68.0 innings. He allowed 72 hits, 41 runs (34 earned), walked 20, and struck out 47 batters. Balentine...
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