He'll probably grow out of it, or at least get a bit more comfortable with age. It's impossible to say how long it'll take, though, and totally depends on his individual personality.
My girl is super shy, even by ball python standards; I got her when she was two months old and she's about eight months old now. When I first got her, she would act like your boy does, and would roll into a ball more often than not when I got her out. Now, she handles like an absolute dream, and is very curious and...I wouldn't quite say outgoing, but she's gained a lot of confidence. That's just come with age and consistent, gentle handling.
I will say, and this will likely depend on your individual snake, my snake doesn't like to be stroked or rubbed very much when she's out. She's a white snake and I always worry that every little bit of dirt on her is an injury, so she's had to get used to some occasional prodding and she tolerates being pet gently, but for the most part when she's out I just let her roam around on my hands and don't pet or touch her very much otherwise. That's what seems to make her the most comfortable - maybe your boy would respond well if you kept rubbing and excessive touching to a minimum while he's out?
I'd say the best thing you can do at this point is let him set his boundaries, and pay attention when he lets you know that he's not comfortable with something. Remember that he's still young and small - the world is a scary place for snakes, and that goes doubly for baby snakes! He'll probably gain a lot of confidence as he gets older, bigger, and more used to you. My girl definitely did! All you can do is really go at his pace and make sure that every handling session is a positive experience for both of you.
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