Erik Michael Bakich (born November 27, 1977) is an American baseball coach and former left fielder, who is the current head baseball coach of the Clemson Tigers. Bakich played college baseball at San Jose City College (1997–1998) and East Carolina University for head coach Keith LeClair from 1999 to 2000.

6 days ago · Erik Bakich has made an immediate impact as Clemson’s 28th head coach. In just two seasons at Clemson, he has directed the Tigers to 88 victories, 11th most in the nation during that time. Under Bakich (pronounced BACK-itch), Clemson was one of only six programs to total 44+ wins in both 2023 and 2024.

1 day ago · Why Clemson baseball's Erik Bakich, Jack Leggett were suspended? Both were thrown out in the top of the 13th inning in Florida's 11-10 victory over the No. 6 overall seed Tigers in the Clemson ...

Jun 16, 2022 · Bakich was the consensus national coach of the year in 2019, when he led Michigan to an NCAA runner-up finish and a 50-22 record. He also led it to the NCAA Tournament in 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2022, meaning five of his last seven teams (excluding 2020) advanced to the national tournament.

1 day ago · Clemson head coach Erik Bakich is walked back by umpires after being ejected during NCAA Super Regionals action on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in Clemson, S.C. Travis Bell Sideline Carolina

Jan 18, 2025 · If the first two seasons under head coach Erik Bakich are any indication, the Tigers have a realistic shot this season. Each of the past two years, Bakich has led Clemson to a national seed, and last season he led the Tigers to the …

“Erik is the right fit for Clemson Baseball. His work ethic, enthusiasm, energy, coaching experience, love for Clemson and his association with and appreciation for our storied and proud tradition are traits that will lead to success.

Aug 22, 2024 · With Erik Bakich’s name being linked to both the Texas and Texas A&M jobs during the offseason, there was no better time than the present to get a new deal in place for Clemson’s head baseball coach.

• Meet the Staff: Erik Bakich • Erik Bakich, 2019 National Coach of the Year. Bakich was announced as the 19th head coach in the history of Michigan baseball on June 27, 2012 and completed his 10th season with the program in 2022.

Jul 18, 2024 · Clemson baseball has found plenty of success since Erik Bakich was named the head coach in 2022. Bakich came from Michigan after being bought out from the remainder of his contract.