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Clemson Tigers baseball

Division 1 college baseball team

Clemson Tigers baseball

Division 1 college baseball team

FieldValue
nameClemson Tigers
founded
current2026 Clemson Tigers baseball team
logoClemson Baseball cap logo.svg
logo_size150
universityClemson University
conferenceACC
coachErik Bakich
tenure4th
locationClemson, South Carolina
stadiumDoug Kingsmore Stadium
capacity6,346
nicknameTigers
cws1958, 1959, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2010
regional_champion1976, 1977, 1980, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2024
ncaa_tourneys1947, 1950, 1958, 1959, 1967, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025
conference_tournament1976, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 2006, 2016, 2023
conference_championSoCon: 1947
ACC: 1954, 1958, 1959, 1967, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2006, 2018, 2024
ACC (Atlantic Division): 2006, 2010, 2018, 2024

ACC: 1954, 1958, 1959, 1967, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2006, 2018, 2024 ACC (Atlantic Division): 2006, 2010, 2018, 2024

The Clemson Tigers baseball team represents Clemson University in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers are currently coached by head coach Erik Bakich and play their home games in Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The program has reached the NCAA tournament in all but three seasons dating back to 1987. Clemson has made 12 appearances in the College World Series with an all-time record of 12–24 in Omaha.

The team has a heated in-state rivalry with the University of South Carolina. Mark Etheridge of SEBaseball.com has called it "college baseball's most heated rivalry," and Aaron Fitt of Baseball America has called it "far and away the most compelling rivalry college baseball has to offer." As of March 2, 2025, The Clemson Tigers lead the all-time series 191-145-2.

Coaching history

Main article: List of Clemson Tigers head baseball coaches

Year-by-year results

Doug Kingsmore Stadium
SeasonCoachOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
2015Jack Leggett32–2916–13T-3rd, AtlanticNCAA Fullerton Regional
2016Monte Lee44–2016–144th, AtlanticNCAA Clemson Regional
2017Monte Lee42–2117–133rd, AtlanticNCAA Clemson Regional
2018Monte Lee47–1622–81st, AtlanticNCAA Clemson Regional
2019Monte Lee35–2615–154th, AtlanticNCAA Oxford Regional
2020Monte Lee14–33–0T–1st, AtlanticNCAA Cancelled
2021Monte Lee25–2716–205th, Atlantic
2022Monte Lee35–2313–166th, Atlantic
2023Erik Bakich44–1920–102nd, AtlanticNCAA Clemson Regional
2024Erik Bakich44–1620–101st, AtlanticNCAA Clemson Regional Champions
NCAA Clemson Super Regional
2025Erik Bakich45–1818–125thNCAA Clemson Regional

Award winners

Dick Howser Trophy

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1996Kris BensonP
2002Khalil GreeneSS
2016Seth BeerOF

Golden Spikes Award

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2002Khalil GreeneSS

Conference awards

  • ACC Player of the Year – Craig White (1973), Steve Cline (1974), Denny Walling (1975), Chuck Porter (1976), Jim McCollom (1985), Chuck Baldwin (1986), Brian Barnes (1989), Brian Kowitz (1990), Shane Monahan (1995), Kris Benson (1996), Khalil Greene (2002), Brad Miller (2011), Seth Beer (2016), Max Wagner (2022)

Current MLB players

Current Tigers in the MLB as of July 2025:

  • Carson Spiers - Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds
  • Spencer Strider - Pitcher, Atlanta Braves
  • Eli White - Outfielder, Atlanta Braves
  • Weston Wilson - Infielder, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Logan Davidson - Infielder, Oakland Athletics
  • Justin Wrobleski - Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers

Current Minor League players

Current Tigers in the Minor Leagues as of July 2025:

  • Billy Amick - Third basemen, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Minnesota Twins
  • Ryan Ammons - Relief Pitcher, Brooklyn Cyclones, New York Mets
  • Keyshawn Askew - Relief Pitcher, Montgomery Biscuits, Tampa Bay Rays
  • Seth Beer - Outfielder, Reading Fighting Phils, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Brooks Crawford - Relief Pitch/Left Outfielder, Chattanooga Lookouts, Cincinnati Reds
  • Geoffrey Gilbert - Relief Pitcher, Hudson Valley Renegades, New York Yankees
  • Austin Gordon - Pitcher, Tri-City Dust Devils, Los Angeles Angels
  • Adam Hackenberg - Catcher, Charlotte Knights, Chicago White Sox
  • Jake Higginbotham - Relief Pitcher, El Paso Chihuahuas, San Diego Padres
  • Jacob Hinderleider - Infielder, Fresno Grizzlies, Colorado Rockies
  • Cooper Ingle - Designated Hitter/Catcher/Outfielder, Akron Rubberducks, Cleveland Guardians
  • Holt Jones - Relief Pitcher, Beloit Sky Carp, Miami Marlins
  • P.J. Labriola - Relief Pitcher, Florida Complex League, Boston Red Sox
  • Ryan Miller - Pitcher, Toledo Mud Hens, Detroit Tigers
  • Jimmy Obertop - Catcher and 1B, Fresno Grizzlies, Colorado Rockies
  • Chris Okey - Catcher, Oklahoma City Comets, Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Rocco Reid - Relief Pitcher, Visalia Rawhide, Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Davis Sharpe - Relief Pitcher and 1B, Akron Rubberducks, Cleveland Guardians
  • Tristan Smith - Pitcher, Daytona Dragons, Cincinnati Reds
  • Will Taylor - Outfielder, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Bryce Teodosio - Outfielder, Salt Lake Bees, Los Angeles Angels
  • Max Wagner - Third Basemen, Chesapeake Baysox, Baltimore Orioles
  • Sam Weatherly - Relief Pitch and Left Outfielder Hartford Yard Goats, Colorado Rockies
  • Chris Williams - Infielder, Syracuse Mets, New York Mets
  • Blake Wright - Infielder, Fresno Grizzlies, Colorado Rockies

Prominent players

PlayerPositionYears at ClemsonMajor League Teams
Jeff Baker3B/SS2000–02Colorado Rockies (2005–2009), Chicago Cubs (2009–2012), Detroit Tigers (August 5, 2012 – August 31, 2012), Atlanta Braves (August 2012 – January 2013), Texas Rangers (2013), Miami Marlins (2014–15)
Brian BarnesLHP1986–89Montreal Expos (1990–93), Cleveland Indians (1994), Los Angeles Dodgers (1994)
Seth BeerDH/1B2016–2018Arizona Diamondbacks (2021–22)
Kris BensonRHP1995–96Pittsburgh Pirates (1999–2004), New York Mets (2004–05), Baltimore Orioles (2006), Texas Rangers (2009), Arizona Diamondbacks (2010)
Jerry Brooks3B1986–88Los Angeles Dodgers (1993), Florida Marlins (1996)
Mike BrownRHP1978–80Boston Red Sox (1982–86), Seattle Mariners (1986–87)
Ty ClineOF1959–60Cleveland Indians (1960–62), Milwaukee Braves (1963–67), Chicago Cubs (1966), San Francisco Giants (1967–68), Montreal Expos (1969–70), Cincinnati Reds (1970–71)
Tyler ColvinOF2004–06Chicago Cubs (2009–2011), Colorado Rockies (2012–2013), San Francisco Giants (2014)
John CurtisLHP1968Boston Red Sox (1970–73), St. Louis Cardinals (1974–76), San Francisco Giants (1977–79), San Diego Padres (1980–82), California Angels (1982–84)
Mark DavidsonOF1982Minnesota Twins (1986–88), Houston Astros (1989–91)
Steven DuggarOF2013–15San Francisco Giants (2018–22), Texas Rangers (2022), Los Angeles Angels (2022)
Rusty GerhardtLHP1969–72San Diego Padres (1974)
Khalil GreeneSS/3B2000–02San Diego Padres (2003–2008), St. Louis Cardinals (2009)
Bert HeffernanC1985–88Seattle Mariners (1992)
Mike HoltzLHP1991–94Anaheim Angels (1996–01), Oakland Athletics (2002), San Diego Padres (2002)
Jimmy KeyLHP1980–82Toronto Blue Jays (1984–92), New York Yankees (1993–96), Baltimore Orioles (1997–98)
Billy KochRHP1994–96Toronto Blue Jays (1999–01), Oakland Athletics (2002), Chicago White Sox (2003–04), Florida Marlins (2004)
Brian KowitzOF1988–90Atlanta Braves (1995)
Tyler KriegerIF2012-15
Joe LandrumRHP1946–47Brooklyn Dodgers (1950–52)
Matthew LeCroyDH1995–97Minnesota Twins (2000–05, 2007), Washington Nationals (2006)
John McMakinLHP1900–01Brooklyn Dodgers (1902)
Norm McMillan3B1915–17New York Yankees (1922), Boston Red Sox (1923), St. Louis Browns (1924), Chicago Cubs (1928–29)
Billy McMillonOF1991–93Florida Marlins (1996–97), Philadelphia Phillies (1997), Detroit Tigers (2000–01), Oakland Athletics (2001, 2003–04)
Mike MilchinLHP1986–89Minnesota Twins (1996), Baltimore Orioles (1996)
Brad MillerSS2009–11Seattle Mariners (2013–2015), Tampa Bay Rays (2016–2018), Milwaukee Brewers (2018), Cleveland Indians (2019), Philadelphia Phillies (2019, 2021), St. Louis Cardinals (2020)
Shane MonahanOF1993–95Seattle Mariners (1998–99)
Ron MusselmanRHP1976–77Seattle Mariners (1982), Toronto Blue Jays (1984–85)
Billy O'DellLHP1952–54Baltimore Orioles (1954, 1956–59), San Francisco Giants (1960–64), Milwaukee Braves (1965–66), Pittsburgh Pirates (1966–67)
John PawlowskiRHP1983–85Chicago White Sox (1987–88)
Chuck PorterRHP1974–76Milwaukee Brewers (1981–85)
Flint RhemRHP1923–24St. Louis Cardinals (1924–28, 1930–32, 1934, 1936), Philadelphia Phillies (1932–33), Boston Braves (1934–35)
Bill SchroederC1977–79Milwaukee Brewers (1983–88), California Angels (1989–90)
Kurt SeibertSS1974–76Chicago Cubs (1979)
Danny SheafferC1980Boston Red Sox (1987), Cleveland Indians (1989), Colorado Rockies (1993–94), St. Louis Cardinals (1995–97)
Richie Shaffer3B2009-12Tampa Bay Rays (2015–16)
Tony SippLHP2004Cleveland Indians (2009-2012), Arizona Diamondbacks (2013), Houston Astros (2014-2018), Washington Nationals (2019)
Vet SittonRHP1901–03Cleveland Indians (1909)
Brian SnyderLHP1977–79Seattle Mariners (1985), Oakland Athletics (1989)
Bill SpiersSS1985–87Milwaukee Brewers (1989–94), New York Mets (1995), Houston Astros (1996–01)
Harold StoweLHP1957–59New York Yankees (1960)
Tim Teufel2B1979–80Minnesota Twins (1983–85), New York Mets (1985–91), San Diego Padres (1991–93)
Ken ViningLHP1994–96Chicago White Sox (2001)
Denny Walling1B/3B1975Oakland Athletics (1975–76), Houston Astros (1977–88, 1992), St. Louis Cardinals (1988–90), Texas Rangers (1991)
Matt WhiteLHP1996–98Boston Red Sox (2003), Seattle Mariners (2003), Washington Nationals (2005)
Keith WilliamsOF1991–93San Francisco Giants (1996)
Scott WinchesterRHP1993–95Cincinnati Reds (1997–98, 2000–01)

References

References

  1. "Won-Lost Records in Tournaments". National Collegiate Athletic Association.
  2. Etheridge, Mark. (May 28, 2012). "Nine Innings: Finishing Second or Next to Last". SEBaseball.com.
  3. Fitt, Aaron. (March 1, 2012). "Weekend Preview: South Carolina, Clemson Get Together Again". BaseballAmerica.com.
  4. "Standings".
  5. "Dick Howser Trophy on Baseball Almanac." Dick Howser Trophy on Baseball Almanac. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 July 2016. http://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/dick_howser_trophy.shtml
  6. "Golden Spikes Award by USA Baseball on Baseball Almanac." Golden Spikes Award by USA Baseball on Baseball Almanac. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 July 2016. http://www.baseball-almanac.com/awards/aw_goldenspikes.shtml
  7. (2025-06-17). "Tigers in the Pros in 2025".
  8. "Tyler Krieger Bio - Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site".
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