| Clemson’s Head Coach since 1994 Jack Leggett |
Liberty and Clemson will square off this afternoon in Columbia. The Tigers are 39-20 on the season, and finished 3rd in the Atlantic Division of the ACC at 18-12. Clemson has lost 5 consecutive games including all 3 ACC Tournament games. Against common opponents Liberty was 10-11 while Clemson was 12-12. The Tigers were 2-1 against Big South opponents this season. The Flames lead the all-time series 3-2. The Tigers are currently ranked #17 in the Collegiate Baseball poll and #22 in the Baseball America poll.
The Tigers had 3 All-ACC Second Team selections this season – second baseman Steve Wilkerson, pitcher Daniel Gossett, and utility player Shane Kennedy.
Clemson is one of the most decorated college baseball programs with 38 NCAA Tournament appearances, 12 College World Series appearances, and 21 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances dating back to 1987. The Tigers have 49 consecutive winning seasons. Clemson has reached 5 Super Regionals in the past 7 seasons including 2 College World Series appearances.
Pitching matchup:
Liberty – RHP Josh Richardson, junior, 3-4, 2.45 ERA
Clemson – LHP Zack Erwin, freshman, 5-1, 3.30 ERA
