Tom Roy spent close to 15 years as a scout for Major League Baseball. He was an associate scout for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1976-79 and was an associate international scout for the Atlanta Braves from 1993-99 and for the San Diego Padres from 2000-05.
Tom is the president and founder of Unlimited Potential, Inc. (UPI). He played briefly in the San Francisco Giants organization before starting his career. He authored an autobiography about his experience with UPI entitled "Released." He also recently authored another book entitled "Shepherd Coach: Unlocking the Destiny of You and Your Players."
Grace College (IN) recently renamed its baseball stadium in honor of Tom, calling it the Tom Roy - UPI Park. The Lancers played their first season in the newly renovated ballpark in the spring of 2024.