Stallings joined the Golden Eagle baseball staff prior to the 2016-17 season with his main responsibilities of recruiting, hitting and infielding for University of Charleston Baseball. In his first season, the Golden Eagles thrived at the plate to help Charleston to a 34-22 overall record and appear in the MEC Tournament Championship game.
The 2017 Golden Eagles' .302 average was nearly 40 percentage points higher than the 2016 season, while almost quadrupling their homerun total from the prior season to 35 HR's in 2017. UC also drove in over 100 more runs as an offense, 312 for the 2017 season. Charleston's power also was more evident in the 2017 season, totaling 154 extra base hits compared to 70 the previous season.
Thomas came to UC from VMI where he spent the 2015-2016 season as the Volunteer Assistant, after his standout career as a Keydet.
"Thomas possesses one of the strongest skill sets I have come across. He is a tireless worker, smart, articulate, personable and knows the game. His experience on staff at VMI was huge for me, as well, as I have the utmost respect for Coach Jonathan Hadra. Our players will take to Stalls very quickly as his passion and knowledge of hitting will prove to be a huge boost to our program."
What Others Are Saying About Thomas Stallings
"I could not be more proud of Thomas as he takes the next step in his young career at the University of Charleston! The Golden Eagle program is getting a energetic and tireless worker that will bring instant value to his new program. He will work relentlessly on the recruiting trail to find the right type of players for the UC program and will represent the program and University in a first class manor. I am looking forward to following Thomas's career and the success that he and the Golden Eagle program will continue to have!"
-Jonathan Hadra, Head Baseball Coach, Virginia Military Institute
"Stalls is mentally tough, high energy and a problem solver. He knows how to relate to players and hold them to an expectation level on a daily basis. His attitude and work ethic is contagious and I'm excited to see the impact he will make at UC."
-Casey Dykes, Recruiting Coordinator/Hitting Coach, Virginia Military Institute
"Thomas has the passion and energy that every college player wants in his coach. He will be a relentless recruiter because that was the way he played the game. He has a great feel for the game and is an unbelievable teacher."
-Marlin Ikenberry, Head Baseball Coach, James Madison University
