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Preseason All-State Showcase Preview: C/2B Travis Renner

February 10, 2014

By Greg Williams
WV Director of Scouting

Travis RennerThe Pennsylvania Preseason All-State Showcase will allow 178 talented prospects from three states to display their abilities over two days at the B2B Baseball Academy in Manheim, PA. Among those scheduled to participate, four hail from West Virginia.

C/2B Travis Renner (University HS) will participate on both days working out as an infielder on Day One and as a catcher on Day Two. A four-year starter at University, Renner has shown an 89 mph exit velocity off the tee and solid catch-and-throw abilities behind the plate. The 6-foot, 185-pound prospect, ranked No. 11 in the WV Class of 2014, will be among a small group of talented unsigned seniors in attendance.

Additional Seniors on the roster

RHP Michael Hunter (Brandywine Heights)

Hunter is a 6-foot-5, 195-pound prospect that sits in the upper 80s. He is the lone prospect on the two-day roster that is signed. Hunter originally committed to the University of Pittsburgh before changing his commitment and signing an NLI with Marist in November. Hunter is ranked No. 39 in the PA and No. 283 in the PBR combined Class of 2014 rankings.

SS/OF/RHP Jake Pacheco (Emmaus)

Pacheco is currently ranked No. 205 in the PA Class of 2014, but could rise significantly with a solid performance next weekend. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound unsigned senior had the top all-around performance at the Eastern PA College Prospect Showcase in January. Pacheco showcased the top outfield arm (87 mph) and infield arm (84 mph) at the event and went on to sit 81-83 from the mound. 

RHP Zach Newmyer (Red Land HS)

Newmyer is coming off a breakout 2013 season in which he was a 1st Team Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division pitcher. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound righty sits 83-85 with arm side run to his fastball and is ranked No. 149 in the PA Class of 2014. Newmyer has added 10 mph to his fastball in the past two years and with his frame does not appear to be close to finished developing.

C/2B Travis Renner (University HS, WV)

Renner is ranked No. 11 in the WV Class of 2014. The 6-foot, 185-pound prospect quarterbacked his high school team during a deep run in the WV state playoffs this past fall. Renner has hit .475 with nine home runs and 54 RBI during his last two years of high school baseball.

C Garrett Palmeri (Comsewogue HS, NY)

Palmeri is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound catcher from Port Jefferson Station, New York. He hit .350 as a junior in 2013 and plays travel baseball with the NY Nationals.

C Shawn Shaner Jr. (Kittaning HS)

Shaner is a 5-foot-8, 160-pound backstop that plays summer baseball with the Kittaning/Worthington Palomino team. Shaner, who also plays football, runs a 7.30 60-yard dash and has shown pop times of 2.05-2.10.

2014 Preseason All-State SHowcase

This year's event has been altered to a two-day format to better accommodate the number of top prospects. 96 position players will work out on Day One (February 15) with an additional 82 pitchers and catchers scheduled to showcase on Day Two (February 16).

2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Day One Roster
2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Day One Itinerary

2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Day Two Roster
2014 Preseason All-State Showcase - Day Two Itinerary

a look back

The inaugural Preseason All-State Showcase in Pennsylvania allowed 108 prospects to show their abilities prior to the start of the 2013 high school season. To date, 55 of those players have gone on to make college commitments. The day was highlighted by two pitchers touching 90 mph on the gun and a host of Division I prospects turning heads with solid performances. The complete results and list of commitments for last year's event follows.

2013 Preseason All-State Showcase Results
2013 Preseason All-State Showcase Roster & Commitments

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