Tanner Poppe is a right-handed pitcher from the University of Kansas. In his 2011 season with the Jayhawks, Poppe owned a 3.44 ERA and a 3-5 record. Over 65.1 innings-pitched, Poppe held batters to a .265 batting average, striking out 47.

In his freshman year with the University of Kansas, Poppe was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. He appeared in 20 games and made nine starts. Poppe posted a 3-4 record with a 5.25 ERA. Over 61.2 innings-pitched, he held batters to a .262 batting average.

In high school, Poppe was a two-time All-League and All-Area pitcher. He helped his team qualify for the regional championship in 2008. Poppe lettered four years in baseball and basketball, and three years in football. He was named All-Area, All-State and team MVP in basketball. Poppe was an All-League and All-Area tight end.