White compiled an 11-1 record and a 1.12 ERA in his senior year. Both Weems and Trofholz are also position players. The main difference between this seasons pitching staff and last is the increased number of options. A number of the Frogs have experience as starters and relievers. In addition, there are nine righthanders and four lefthanders on the roster, so Brown will also have the luxury of finding the best matchup.
Nothing benefits a pitching staff more than a good defense up the middle.
TCU returns catcher Jason Price, shortstop Erick Macha, second baseman Ramon Moses and center fielder Marshall Wilson. After establishing a single-season school record fielding percentage in 1998, the Frogs have been inconsistent on defense in each of the last two years. It always helps, when you return the middle of the infield. The defense will be anchored by Macha, who recorded a .965 fielding percentage at shortstop last season. Moses, a fundamentally sound infielder, tied the single-game school record for assists with 10 against Iowa State.