The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2022 Baseball Roster
Ballard, Thomas

Jersey Number 14
Thomas Ballard
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Madison, Ala.
- High School:
- Bob Jones
Bio
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)
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)
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
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 4
Wednesday, September 03
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 3
Wednesday, September 03
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 2
Tuesday, September 02
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