TCU has already lost two pitchers for the season.
Russell Smith, a 6-foot-9 left-hander who started 11 games last season as a freshman, underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in the fall. Then, coming out of Christmas break, right-hander Caleb Sloan, who ranked third on the team with 20 relief appearances, required Tommy John surgery as well.
Those injuries are blows to what is expected to be a solid pitching staff for the Frogs.
“We need to stay healthy, especially on the mound,” coach Jim Schlossnagle said. “We can ill afford to lose another one to be honest with you.