In 2013, T.J. Renda emerged as the best pitcher for Alabama State, posting a 2.19 ERA, 9-1 record, 4 complete games, and 85 strikeouts in 94.2 innings pitched. Renda led the team in ERA, wins, complete games, innings pitched and strikeouts in 2013. In 2012, he had 12 appearances and started all of them, going 4-5 with a 4.04 ERA with 2 complete games. He was third on the team with 48 strikeouts. Renda earned his first career win with complete game, allowing seven hits, four runs and eight strikeouts vs. Nicholls State.