A life long Clemson fan, Charlie Barnes will get to do something on Friday he has always wanted to do — start on opening day at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The lefty will get the start for the Tigers on Friday when they open the 2016 baseball season against Maine. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.

“I have been coming here since I was a little kid. I grew up a Clemson fan so it is going to be surreal and exciting getting the chance to pitch on opening day, and hopefully I can get the W for the team,” Barnes said.

Though it will be Barnes’ first Friday start, it will not be the first start of his career. The sophomore started two games on the mound last season and had 12 appearances overall. He was 1-2 and had a 3.38 ERA last year.

“I think Barnes is a tremendous competitor,” Clemson head coach Monte Lee said.

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