Norfolk State's Thomas Ealey has received an invitation to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, highlighting his talent among top non-draft-eligible collegiate players. This historic achievement is notable as it's the first time a Norfolk State player has been invited to this camp. Ealey will join 55 other players to compete in North Carolina from June 25 to July 4, where he will showcase his skills for a chance to represent the U.S. at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

By the Numbers
  • 56 players invited to the training camp.
  • Training camp runs from June 25 to July 4.
State of Play
  • The training camp includes exhibition games from June 27-29.
  • The final roster for the Collegiate National Team will be announced on July 5.
What's Next

If selected, Ealey will compete for the U.S. at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship from July 11-15 in Taiwan, facing international teams like Chinese Taipei, Japan, and Korea.

Bottom Line

Ealey's selection is not only a personal triumph but also a landmark moment for Norfolk State baseball, reflecting the program's growing prominence in collegiate athletics.