MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Early on in fall ball, Clemson head baseball coach Erik Bakich is leaning heavily on some of his freshmen.
Not only has he given his first-year players opportunities during the early intra-squad scrimmages over the past few weeks, but Bakich also used several freshmen during the Tigers’ 5-1 win over Coastal Carolina in exhibition action at Pelicans Park in Myrtle Beach on Friday night.
Chase Kiker got the start at first base, Jack Schuman in center field, Louis Hernandez Jr. at third base and Sterling Coaxum in right field…