Joe is headed to San Jose State University in 2015-16 to join Dave Nakama and the Spartans. Balfour returns for his 2nd season as a Black Bear, Balfour was a ten-day player for the Black Bears in 2014, making two appearances on the mound without allowing a run, and earning the decision in a 3-2 win on the road against Medford. To date in the 2015 season, the right-hander sports a 2-1 record and a 1.80 ERA for the Saints. He did not allow a run in his first three starts. The two-way standout is hitting .278 with a .500 OBP.