The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2025 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 14
Thomas Ballard
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Madison, Ala.
- High School:
- Bob Jones
SENIOR SEASON (2025)
- Appeared in a team-high 24 games out of the bullpen
- Struck out 41 batters in 25.1 innings
- Recorded a .216 opponents batting average
- Finished his career ranked second all-time at UAB in relief appearances (74) and fifth in total appearances (77)
American Conference All-Academic Selection
JUNIOR SEASON (2024)
- Appeared in 14 games on the mound
- Recorded 12 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023)
- Appeared in 17 games
- Recorded multiple strikeouts in five games
FRESHMAN SEASON (2022)
- Posted a 6-1 record over 23 appearances with three starts
- Recorded 28 strikeouts over 38.1 innings
- 6 wins tied for team lead
- Named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team
PERSONAL
- Born on February 28, 2002
- Son of Celynn and Tom Ballard
- One sister, Kate
- Majoring in Kinesiology-Exercise Science
- Appeared in a team-high 24 games out of the bullpen
- Struck out 41 batters in 25.1 innings
- Recorded a .216 opponents batting average
- Finished his career ranked second all-time at UAB in relief appearances (74) and fifth in total appearances (77)
American Conference All-Academic Selection
JUNIOR SEASON (2024)
- Appeared in 14 games on the mound
- Recorded 12 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023)
- Appeared in 17 games
- Recorded multiple strikeouts in five games
FRESHMAN SEASON (2022)
- Posted a 6-1 record over 23 appearances with three starts
- Recorded 28 strikeouts over 38.1 innings
- 6 wins tied for team lead
- Named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team
PERSONAL
- Born on February 28, 2002
- Son of Celynn and Tom Ballard
- One sister, Kate
- Majoring in Kinesiology-Exercise Science
UAB MBB vs Rice Postgame
Sunday, February 08
UAB MBB vs Memphis Post Game Press Conference
Friday, February 06
UAB vs South Florida Post Game Press Conference
Friday, January 23
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Sunday, January 18
