Pat Monteverde

Monteverde is very well traveled at this point. He began his college career at Virginia Wesleyan, then transferred to Seton Hill (Pa.). But after a solid sophomore season, he missed most of the next two years because of Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow. He transferred to Texas Tech as a graduate transfer and earned the Friday starter role. Monteverde is more crafty than overpowering. He succeeds thanks to plus control of a below-average fastball, average slider and average changeup. He’s a very useful senior sign.