Lance Davis arrived in Fort Worth as a redshirt freshman and quickly became the anchor of the Horned Frogs’ pitching staff. In 14 starts he posted a 5‑3 record with a 3.71 earned‑run average, fanning 51 batters while walking only 17 in 80 innings.
His consistency earned him Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honors twice and a place on the All‑Big 12 Second Team, and he was the only TCU starter to appear in every week of the 2026 schedule.
Despite the buzz surrounding the upcoming MLB Draft, Davis announced that he will not sign and will instead opt out of the draft, choosing to return for a fifth year of college eligibility.
Coach Kirk Saarloos and his staff will now have one of their top arms back in the rotation, a development that could reshape the team’s prospects for the next season.
A Renewed Rotation
The combination of a proven starter and experienced relievers gives the staff flexibility and depth, qualities that have been missing in recent years.
With Davis, Rodriguez and Eudy back in the mix, the program hopes to build on recent successes and contend for a deep run in the 2027 season.
Fans and analysts alike are already speculating about the impact these pitchers could have on the team’s national standing, especially as the program continues to recruit top talent.