Get to know your Green Bay Rockers

Position: SS/2nd
Jersey Number: 15
Hometown: Boston
Social Media: @d.ballenilla9
Career Highlight: Hitting 2 home runs in a single game and then making a diving play in a clutch situation (all in the same game).

What makes baseball your favorite sport?
The love for the game and all the hard work that I have put into this all this years just make me go to the field and give everything I have every single day, I’m grateful that I get to do it everyday with this team and my passed teams its amazing.

Did you ever play any sports other than baseball?
I played basketball growing up until senior year of high school.

What is the best advice you have received from a coach/parent/teammate?

What is your favorite baseball-related memory?
My first day on the Field with my dad.

Who is one professional player that you admire? Why?
Jose Ramirez because his underdog mentality He doesn’t talk much. He shows up and shows out. He has a chip on his shoulder that you can feel. That mindset outworking the spotlight is something every young player should adopt.

What would be your dream vacation?
Going to Hawaii and Japan.

Would you rather play a day game or under the lights?
Day game.

Any sports-related superstitions?

Favorite pre-game snack?
Jolly ranchers.

Favorite movie?
Matilda.

What is your favorite thing about Green Bay?
My favorite thing about Green Bay has to be the fans and the community. From day one, they show love and treat you like family. Playing at Capital Credit Union Park with that energy in the stands especially during those tight games is something special. You feel the support everywhere, whether it’s grabbing food after a game or just walking around town. It makes you want to leave it all on the field every night.