Mid-America Christian University

AS A JUNIOR (2021)
Appeared in 10 games ... finished with a 2-0 record after allowing a 4.08 ERA over 17.2 innings pitched ... gave up 17 runs, eight earned on 25 hits, five walks and 14 strikeouts ... picked up a win over Dallas Christian on Mar. 19 after allowing four runs, one earned on seven hits, two walks and four strikeouts over 6.1 innings of work in a 14-8 victory ... threw five scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while tying a season-high four strikeouts in an 18-9 win over Randall on Apr. 12.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2020)
Made appearances in seven games ... allowed a 1.80 ERA over 10 innings of work ... gave up just three hits and three walks while striking out six ... recorded his first win with the Evangels after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings of relief in a 19-10 win at Houston-Victoria on Feb. 8 ... tossed a season-high three innings and recorded three strikeouts with only one hit given up in a 15-1 victory at Bacone (Okla.) on Feb. 20.

AS A FRESHMAN (TOMPKINS-COURTLAND CC)
Appeared in 10 games and made three starts during the 2018 season ... finished the year with a 9.95 ERA through 19 innings of work ... walked 12 and struck out 16 batters.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Blanchard and Alpine during his high school playing career ... was a four-year letterwinner in both football and baseball ... selected to National Honor Society ... helped lead Blanchard to 2016 and 2017 regional championships, recording a 0.37 ERA during his senior season.

PERSONAL
Son of Troy and Stephanie Ballard ... plans to go into law enforcement after graduation ... enjoys weighlifting, fishing and playing video games in his spare time.