A right-handed pitcher, he was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 15th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Before making a name for himself, he made the bold move of entering the 2017 MLB Draft straight out of Hamilton High School, skipping college to pursue his professional dreams. Interestingly, he comes from a baseball family—his brother is none other than fellow major leaguer Cody Bellinger. Over time, he’s built a reputation as a determined and skilled player, steadily working his way through the ranks. He’s shown consistency on the mound, and many have started to take notice of his progress. As he continues developing, he remains focused on improving each season. He’s certainly carving out his own path in the sport, standing tall alongside his accomplished brother.
He and his brother spent countless afternoons playing whiffle ball while growing up—running around the backyard, making up rules as they went. They shared a lot of laughs and friendly rivalries over the years, but when it comes to actually facing each other on a real baseball diamond, that only happened once. Yeah, just one time did they go head-to-head in a proper game, and he still remembers every detail. He wasn’t sure if his brother was more nervous or excited, but he knew it was a moment neither of them would forget. He often thinks back to that day, how simple things felt, and how much he values those memories with his brother. He sometimes wonders if they’ll ever have another chance to play like that again.