NCAA.com | April 6, 2015 TCU’s Mitchell Traver finally having success after three seasons of setbacks In his eight starts, Traver is an impressive 5-0 with a 0.99 ERA and 43 strikeouts. Share Coming out of high school in 2012, right handed-starter Mitchell Traver was a highly recruited prospect. Decorated with accolades Traver signed with TCU hoping to continue his successes at the next level. These dreams however had to be put on hold. In the summer of 2012, Traver was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a very serious condition that can cause the compression of various nerves in the upper body leading to serious pain to the neck, arms, shoulders and hands. The injury is caused by repetitive stress applied to an area on the human body, such as the consistent torque that wears on an arm or shoulder after firing fastballs to home plate. Due to the severity of this injury, Traver had a rib removed to help with blood flow in his shoulders. But the treatment did not stop there. Traver, due to the pain in his elbow, would be required to have Tommy John surgery sidelining him for the upcoming season. Already injured before throwing out his first pitch in college, Traver stayed surprisingly positive with the aid of his strong faith. Complete story from Big12Sports.com The 10 intriguing NCAA tournament bubble teams, ranked by Andy Katz These are the 10 March Madness bubble teams Andy Katz is tracking between now and Selection Sunday. READ MORE Women's soccer: At No. 5 in the nation and at a perfect 7-0, TCU soccer is making history At No. 5 in the nation and at a perfect 7-0, TCU soccer is making history. Natalie Bode interviewed TCU women's soccer head coach Eric Bell on how he brought the Horned Frogs to national prominence. READ MORE Women's soccer rankings: LSU jumps, Georgetown falls in latest women's soccer rankings The Week 3 installment of the United Soccer Coaches Poll is here. LSU jumps in the rankings while Florida State keeps the top spot locked up. READ MORE