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Tanner Stroup: Marshall baseball
Name: Tanner Stroup
High school: Altoona Area
Hometown: Altoona
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher, center field
College choice: Marshall
Why I picked Marshall: "I chose Marshall because their coaches had a high-interest level in me as a player, as well as a full scholarship and NIL money."
Others colleges considered: West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Duke, Mississippi State
Coach Tom Smith's quote: "Tanner has worked extremely hard to get to this point. Both he and his family had made a commitment for him to be one of the top baseball players in this region. Our staff and players are extremely proud of Tanner and celebrate his accomplishments and wish him nothing but success at the next level.''
How I got my start in baseball: "My dad signed me up for T-ball when I was 4 and fell in love with the game and continued to play it ever since.''
Favorite college growing up: Ohio State
Other interests: Classic car restoration, football, hunting, fishing
What getting to play in college means to me: "It means everything to me, being able to play baseball among the best of the best at the Division I level. It gives me an opportunity to go out and prove to myself that I can be the best person and player and friend that I can be, and have grown up taught to be.''
Probable college major: Business-economics
Parents: Jeremy and Lisa Stroup
Mason Campagna: Penn State baseball
Name: Mason Campagna
High School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Hometown: Claysburg
Sport: Baseball
Position: Catcher
College Choice: Penn State
Other colleges considered: Notre Dame, Boston College
Why I picked Penn State: "It is a rising program that will give me the best opportunity to play and be successful."
Coach Kyle Glass's quote: "From the start, it was clear Mason had the talent and determination to compete beyond the high school level. His relentless work ethic and commitment to excellence have opened every door, and now he's earned an incredible opportunity. Penn State isn't just gaining a skilled athlete--they're welcoming a remarkable student and leader who will thrive on and off the field."
How I got my start playing: "My dad signed me up for Little League Baseball."
Other interests: Hunting, fishing
What getting to play in college means to me: "It has been a dream of mine to play at next level and I am grateful for the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level."
College major: Kinesiology
Parents: Matt, Kelly Campagna