ORANGE LUTHERAN HS: Was a three-year letterman for Head Coach Mike Grahovac • Was a two-time all-league pitcher, and earned the Trinity League's Most Valuable Pitcher Award as a senior • He was 8-3 with a 1.95 ERA as a senior striking out 67 in 61 innings en route to his placement on the All-Orange County first team • Threw a complete game, four-hit shutout vs. Mater Dei in 2007 striking out 11 in the win • Posted a career 17-7 record for the Lancers and picked up a pair of team Most Valuable Pitcher Awards along the way • Was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 35th round of the MLB first-year player draft in 2007.

PERSONAL: Born on July 5, 1989, in Long Beach, Calif. • Parents are Jeff and JoAnn Renken • Full name is Daniel Patrick Renken • Major is kinesiology • Models his game after Scot Shields • Would like to see Rice and Texas added to the Titans' Schedule • Greatest sports thrill was getting drafted in the 2007 Major League Baseball first year player draft • Favorites Include: Grandma's Boy, 300 (movie), Greek Mythology (book) Atrego Chiodos (musical artist).