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.

Feb 7, 2025 · 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.

17 hours ago · ARLINGTON, Texas — No Erik Bakich, no problem for the Clemson Tigers. Due to a two-game suspension for his ejection in the season finale last season, Clemson was without Bakich for its 6-5 comeback win over Oklahoma State in the opening game of the Shriners Children’s Classic Friday afternoon at Globe Life Field.

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 …

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.

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.

“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.

• 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.

May 17, 2023 · Under first-year coach Erik Bakich, Clemson has rebounded from a sluggish start to emerge as one of the hottest teams in college baseball.

3 days 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