TCU’s preseason ace hit by injuries, but still a pro-level arm
In the 2026 season, LaPour opened as TCU’s preseason Big 12 Pitcher of the Year and a top MLB Draft prospect, after a 2025 breakout where he led the Frogs in wins, innings and strikeouts. The sell is obvious: a 6-foot-4 righty with workhorse starter traits, strike-throwing stuff, and the kind of mound presence TCU trusted in big games. The caution flag is durability—his 2026 workload was limited by flexor/elbow issues, so he fits best for teams betting on upside and health.
