FWST: TCU pitcher Howard wants one more shot at national title

BY CARLOS MENDEZ cmendez@star-telegram.com

That’s why the right-hander is coming back to TCU for his senior year, eager to build on a dominant postseason run that positions him as the potential No. 1 starter for the Horned Frogs next year.

“Getting as close as we did made me want it even more,” he said. “So once the season ended, I pretty much knew.”

Howard was drafted in the 17th round by the Houston Astros, one of six TCU players (and five pitchers) taken. The others pitchers drafted — Brian Trieglaff, Mitchell Traver, Preston Guillory and Rex Hill — have agreed to or are negotiating pro contracts. Third baseman Elliott Barzilli, taken in the 29th round by the Astros, is also returning to school.