Erik Bakich: Clemson baseball coach through years in photos

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich meets with Xavier University Head Coach Billy O'Conner and umpires before the game with Xavier University at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, February 16, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, left, and director of program development Jack Leggett tip caps with each other before batting practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich talks to reporters about pitching and the season ahead, before practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich talks with media during preseason practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 26, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during preseason practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 26, 2024.

Clemson's head coach Erik Bakich during a NCAA baseball regional game between Clemson and Charlotte held at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C., on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Jun 2, 2023; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson head coach Erik Bakich and Lipscomb head coach Jeff Forehand meet with the officials at home plate during the NCAA Baseball Regionals at Clemson University. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 2, 2023; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson head coach Erik Bakich high fives outfielder Will Taylor (16) after his score during the NCAA Baseball Regionals against the Lipscomb Bisons at Clemson University. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich talks with media after players watched the televised NCAA Baseball Regional selection show announcement at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Monday, May 29, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich greets an umpire before the game with Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, May 5, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich hits baseballs to infielders in warm ups before the game with University of North Carolina in Clemson Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich in the game with Louisville during the bottom of the third inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, May 5, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich greets Clemson sophomore Will Taylor (16) who scored the first run during the bottom of the fourth inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, May 5, 2023.

Clemson freshman Cam Cannarella (10) rounds third base near Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during a game against Georgia at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich shakes hands with an umpire before the home opener game with Binghampton at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, February 17, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, right, stands near Jack Leggett watching the game with Binghampton during the bottom of the fourth inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, February 17, 2023. Clemson won 11-3, giving Bakich his first win as a Tiger Head Coach.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, right, and Jack Leggett during the game with Binghampton in the top of the sixth inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Friday, February 17, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 27, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 27, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 27, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 27, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 27, 2023.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich talks with media before practice at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, January 27, 2023.

Clemson baseball coach Erik Bakich, middle right, with family after the press conference announcing his hiring on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich looks at the Tiger mascot wearing a baseball cap after his press conference at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, left, talks with former Head Coach Jack Leggett, at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, left, is introduced by Graham Neff, Clemson Athletic Director, at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Athletic Director Graham Neff, left, talks with former Head Coach Jack Leggett, at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, left, talks with media after a press conference for his hiring at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, left, talks with media after a press conference for his hiring at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich, left, buttons up an jersey on his son Colt, 12, after his press conference announcing his hiring, at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich takes a question from the media at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich is introduced at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, Thursday, June 16, 2022.