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Renner Monarchs were state champions in 2015.

Renner 4-H baseball club in the 1930s. Renner’s baseball field has seen a few floods over the years when the Big Sioux River overran its banks about a mile to the west of the ballpark. However, each time the field returns to playing condition as there is no shortage of people willing to help with labor or finances to restore the diamond.

Currently, the field is used by amateur teams as well as two American Legion teams and area high schools as well. There have literally been tens of thousands of ball games played at the park over the years and Renner carries the distinction of the smallest town to every host the State Amateur Tournament and they have done so on four occasions.

In 1982, the South Dakota Legislature proclaimed Renner as the Baseball Capital of South Dakota. This is a well-earned distinction, proclaiming officially what is known by many. The Renner community takes pride in their little town and baseball is the way they show it off to others.

*Thanks to Steve McGee and Stu Brende for their assistance compiling this story.

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