Ryan Bergert, a GlenOak High School alum and right-handed pitcher, has been called up to join the San Diego Padres, marking a significant milestone in his professional baseball career. At just 25 years old, Bergert is noted as the Padres' 21st-ranked prospect and could make his major league debut as early as Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. His season with Triple-A El Paso saw him post an 0-1 record alongside a 5.16 ERA across five starts.

This promotion follows the demotion of Kyle Hall, opening a spot in the Padres' bullpen for Bergert, who is set to contribute as a long reliever. Bergert’s journey to this moment has been marked by impressive stats, including a strong high school senior year of 4-1 with a 3.19 ERA and 66 strikeouts, as well as a solid collegiate performance at West Virginia University. His professional path began when he was drafted by the Padres in 2021, making him the first GlenOak player to be selected since 1987.