Tommy Egan’s Memorable Journey with Troy University Baseball

Mount Carmel graduate Tommy Egan played a crucial role for Troy University during a pivotal moment in the college baseball season. As he entered his fifth year of college baseball, having attended four different schools, Egan became the starting pitcher for Game 2 of Troy’s super regional match against Little Rock. The Trojans had a chance to make history by securing their first-ever appearance in the College World Series.

Egan described the experience of pitching in the super regional as incredibly intense. He said, “There was so much adrenaline. I had more adrenaline at the super than in Omaha.” Troy’s home game drew a large crowd, with fans filling not just the stands but even standing spots at the football field.

In the pressure-filled atmosphere, Egan delivered an outstanding performance. The right-handed senior struck out eight batters over 7 1/3 innings, conceding two earned runs on five hits. His effort led to a 7-2 victory that sent coach Skylar Meade’s team to Omaha.

Egan expressed how meaningful it was to help Troy reach this milestone, highlighting his respect for coach Skylar Meade. “He actually cares about the players,” Egan noted. Troy’s successful day coincided with another; on June 6, Mount Carmel defeated Brother Rice in a Class 4A sectional title game.

Egan’s father, Mark, who serves as an assistant coach for Mount Carmel, traveled to see his son play. Meanwhile, Mount Carmel’s head coach, Brian Hurry, also watched Egan’s performance after attending the high school game. Hurry later went to Omaha to cheer for Egan in the College World Series.

Troy concluded the series with a 1-2 record, with their sole win against Ole Miss at 12-8. Egan pitched two innings in this match but faced challenges, allowing four earned runs.

The experience in Omaha was surreal for Egan. He remarked on the excitement of participating in the first game, with a flyover and the magnitude of playing on such a stage. Despite setbacks, Egan finished the season with a record of 6-5, achieving 101 strikeouts in 89 innings.

Egan’s journey was marked by overcoming challenges, including a calf injury in the latter part of the season. The injury impacted his mechanics and pitching speed. “I haven’t thrown that slow since sophomore year of high school,” he said, reflecting on maintaining performance despite adversity.

Previously, Egan played for Iowa Western, Houston, and Illinois-Chicago. As he awaits potential professional opportunities, he remains content with his college career, valuing the experience of reaching Omaha.