Sam Keating felt Clemson was the place he needed to be.
On Tuesday, the 6-foot-2, 170-pound right-handed pitcher from Fort Myers-Canterbury (Fla.) committed to play college ball for Monte Lee.
“It just felt like home and everything felt great to me. They gave me a great scholarship and I felt like I was home there,” Keating told TheClemsonInsider.
Duke, Wake Forest and Florida Gulf Coast also offered.
“Facilities are top-notch. I’m sure they’re up there with the nicest in the country, there’s no doubt. The (Clemson) campus is beautiful. I loved it. It feels like home. I felt like I fit right in,” Keating said. “It’s a great vibe and I knew it was the place I had to be when I was there.”
Whether he’ll start or come out of the bullpen has yet to be determined. Keating, who doubles as an outfielder, could be a two-player at Clemson.
“We never discussed that much, but they said I could be a (starting pitcher). They said I could come in and impact this team as early as freshman year, so I’m really excited with the opportunity they gave me,” he said.
As a sophomore, Keating had a sub 1.00 ERA and hit over .400.
