CLEMSON – The No. 19 Clemson Tigers brought in 18 new players – seven transfers and 11 freshmen – ahead of the 2026 baseball season.
After losing former All-American center fielder Cam Cannarella, shortstop Andrew Ciufo, right-handed pitcher Reed Garris, and Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist Lucas Mahlstedt, head coach Erik Bakich and the Tigers had some major holes to fill in the offseason.
In a meeting with the media ahead of Clemson’s opening game on Feb. 13, Bakich, senior catcher Jacob Jarrell and pitcher Drew Titsworth shared their impressions of the freshmen class and new transfers.
Bakich started by acknowledging the importance of adding firepower and stability.