TJ Larson begins his first season as a ThunderBolt and his first as a professional in 2014. He signed with the Bolts on June 24, 2014 immediately after his college season was over at Minnesota State. In four years with the Mavericks, TJ went 16-4 with a 3.12 ERA in 43 appearances (26 starts). As a junior in 2013, he amassed a 6-0 record and pitched three one-run innings in the NCAA Division II National Championship game. As a senior, TJ won six games and posted a 3.27 ERA. Before Minnesota State, he attended Prior Lake High School in Minnesota.