Texas Tech baseball infielder T.J. Pompey will sit out the remainder of the season due to an injury, as confirmed by coach Tim Tadlock. Pompey sustained the injury on March 30 at Kansas State after being hit by a pitch and has not played since, wearing a wrist brace during subsequent games. Tadlock indicated that Pompey's return was unlikely, mentioning that the sophomore had played 18 games this season, hitting .348 with 5 home runs, 15 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases across various infield positions.
In Pompey's absence, Garet Boehm has filled in at third base for the past 18 games, registering a .256 batting average with 2 home runs and 10 RBIs, while Coleman Ryan has taken over shortstop duties, batting .268 with no home runs and 7 RBIs. Tadlock commended the replacements for their efforts, acknowledging the challenge of compensating for Pompey's offensive contributions collectively across the lineup. The Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-21, 7-8 Big 12) are scheduled to face Arizona State (23-14, 9-6) in a conference series following their recent series victory against Baylor, whereas the Sun Devils are looking to bounce back after recent losses to Cincinnati and Purdue.