Azusa Pacific University Athletics

2025 (Sophomore): Made one relief appearance against CSU San Bernardino.

2024 (Freshman): Appeared in eight games as a true freshman, showing immense resilience and growth. After a tough start to the season, he found his rhythm in the final stretch, closing the year with 4.2 innings of scoreless, three-hit pitching over his final three appearances against PacWest rivals Concordia, Point Loma, and Fresno Pacific.

High School A three-year varsity standout at Santiago High School in Corona under coach Ty DeTrinidad.

• Senior Season (2023): Named All-Big VIII Second Team after leading the Sharks to the CIF Division II quarterfinals.

• Postseason Heroics: Earned the win in the first round of the CIF playoffs against Kaiser, throwing 3.0 innings of one-run relief and striking out four to allow a 6-5 comeback victory.

• Junior Season (2022): Helped lead Santiago to a 21-11 record and a deep run into the CIF Division IV quarterfinals.

• Club: Spent five seasons with the prestigious SoCal Birds under coach Mike Cosgrove.

• Scouting Profile: Rated by Perfect Game as a top-tier right-handed pitching prospect in California. Known for a competitive strike-throwing mentality and a projectable 6-1 frame.

Personal Born May 10, 2005, in Corona, Calif... Son of David and Kathleen Padilla... Has younger twin sisters, Megan and Madison... Majoring in Business Management... Chose Azusa Pacific for the opportunity to compete at a high level while staying close to his Inland Empire roots.