Norfolk State University Athletics

2026 (Sophomore):
Played in 51 games with 49 starts … Led the team with a .370 batting average … Totaled 74 hits, 48 runs scored, 35 stolen bases, 20 RBIs, four doubles, and three triples … Made four appearances on the mound, recording six strikeouts in 4.2 innings pitched … Named to the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Watchlist … Earned John Olerud Player of the Week honors on March 17 … Ranked 15th nationally in stolen bases per game (0.69) and 16th in total stolen bases (35) … Finished third in the NEC in stolen bases, fifth in hits, and eighth in batting average … Recorded a season-high four hits three times against Central Connecticut State (March 13), Coppin State (April 4), and FDU (May 8) … Tallied a season-high four stolen bases twice against New Haven (April 18) and at UMES (May 1) … Posted a season-high six putouts twice against Mount St. Mary’s (Feb. 27) and at Mercyhurst (March 27) … Struck out a season-high three batters in two innings against Central Connecticut State (March 15) … Earned the Rising Star Award at the Spartan Choice Awards.

2025 (Freshman) - At Virginia State:
Made 42 appearances with 40 starts … Appeared on the mound eight times, making seven starts … Pitched 21.1 innings, striking out 31 batters … Held a .355 batting average … Led the team in hits (54), runs scored (34), triples (3), and stolen bases (11) … Recorded a season high five hits on seven at bats against Mid Atlantic Christian … Named team MVP … Received MBP All-Star accolades … Also earned an Athletics Achievement Award.
 
Personal:
Thomas Melvin Ealy was born on April 28, 2006 … Son of Katherine and Melvin Ealey … Has one sister Evelyn … Majoring in accounting … Enjoys basketball and accounting in his free time … member of SAAC at Norfolk State.