He was a minor - league pitcher before he decided to go into coaching .
Darren Balsley ( born October 27 , 1964 in Newport Beach , California ) is the current pitching coach at Major League Baseball 's San Diego Padres franchise .
Darren Balsley was a minor - league Darren Balsley before Darren Balsley decided to go into coaching .
Darren Balsley ( born October 27 , 1964 in Newport Beach , California ) is the current pitching coach at Major League Baseball 's San Diego Padres franchise .