Easley attended Olive Branch High School, where he was an All-American and a 2-time All-State catcher for the Conquistadors.

In his freshman year of 2005, he split time at third base and catcher in 62 games, hitting .296 with three home runs and 32 RBIs.

Easley was assigned to the Yakima Bears of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, where in 33 games at catcher and first base, he hit .250 with six home runs and 20 RBIs.

Easley began 2010 with the Mobile BayBears of the Class AA Southern League, where he hit .259 in 55 games as the backup to Schmidt.

On August 4, Easley earned a promotion to the Reno Aces of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL) to end the year.

After the season, Easley played with the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League, where he hit 5-for-21 (.238) in seven games.

[9] Easley made his MLB debut on May 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, appearing as a pinch hitter and reaching base on an error.

During the offseason, Easley runs a baseball camp located at Olive Branch High School for 6–18 year olds.