After being taken by the Angels in the fourth round of the MLB Draft, former Clemson hurler Austin Gordon has officially signed with the organization. Gordon, who was taken No. 110 overall, has signed for $572,500, meaning he will forgo his final year of eligibility. The pick had a slot value of $662,900. The #Angels […]
Clemson pitcher Austin Gordon was drafted in the fourth round by the Angels on Monday. Los Angeles selected him No. 110 overall, a pick that has a slot value of $662,900. Gordon began the 2024 season in the starting rotation before moving to the bullpen and assuming the closer’s role. He would wind up winning […]
Erik Bakich is preparing to lose multiple players from his Clemson team that made it to a Super Regional in 2024. The head coach has already spoken about the possibility of Tristan Smith, Will Taylor and Austin Gordon all signing with MLB teams after the draft in July. Two of those players, as well as […]
lErik Bakich expects this trio of Clemson baseball standouts to leave the program and move on to play pro ball. However, Clemson’s head coach and the Tigers would be thrilled to get them back. Meeting with the media Wednesday, Bakich said the Tigers are “going in with the expectation” that sophomore lefthanded pitcher Tristan Smith, […]
During his five inning, 10 strikeout performance in Clemson’s Super Regional loss to Florida on Sunday, Gators’ head coach Kevin O’Sullivan had Tigers’ closer Austin Gordon checked for illegal substances. It was a move head coach Erik Bakich voiced some displeasure with when meeting with the media on Wednesday. “He licks his fingers, he touches […]
CLEMSON — After celebrating with the fans at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Sunday night, following Clemson’s 12-5 victory over Coast Carolina in the Clemson Regional Finals, head coach Erik Bakich, third baseman Blake Wright, pitcher Austin Gordon and shortstop Jacob Hinderleider met with the media. With the victory, Clemson advanced to its first Super Regional […]
No. 2 Clemson built a 3-1 lead in the fourth inning and held on for a 3-2 victory over Miami (Fla.) at Mark Light Field on Friday night. The Tigers, who evened the series 1-1, improved to 23-3 overall and 6-2 in the ACC. The Hurricanes dropped to 15-11 overall and 6-5 in ACC play. […]
CLEMSON — The 10th-ranked Clemson Tigers defeated UNC Greensboro 12-5 Friday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Clemson exploded for eight runs in the second inning as Jarren Purify and Cam Cannarella hit back-to-back home runs and cruised from there. Austin Gordon returned to the weekend starting rotation on Friday night. The righty threw 88 pitches […]
CLEMSON — Austin Gordon, who started 16 games for No. 10 Clemson last year, will not get a start this weekend as the Tigers begin the 2024 Baseball season against Xavier Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Clemson released its rotation for its opening weekend on Thursday and Gordon is not in the rotation. “His pitch […]
CLEMSON — As Clemson begins Erik Bakich’s second season, the Tigers are looking to build off of last season’s ACC Tournament title and Regional appearance. After flying under the national radar going into 2023, Clemson has plenty of national attention in 2024. The Tigers are ranked in the top-12 of four major preseason polls. Clemson is […]