One of Clemson’s six core values is patriotism, where the school honors its military heritage, and head baseball coach Erik Bakich has certainly done his part during his tenure with the Tigers to honor that value.
Bakich’s own values are deeply rooted in the military. His father served in Vietnam, and his grandfather in World War II. So it should come as no surprise that the Tigers take every opportunity to honor the military and the veterans among its own fan base. That includes players coming out of the dugout in the middle of the fourth inning of every home game, while Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the USA blasts from the speaker system, to shake the hands of veterans in attendance.