The Clemson baseball program is coming off one of its worst seasons in program history, particularly in ACC play.

The Tigers came into the season ranked inside the Top 20 in multiple polls, and after getting off to a 15-1 start in non-conference play, they moved inside the top 10. However, they went just 16-25 the rest of the way.

Clemson was a dismal 10-20 in ACC play, which is tied for the most losses in conference play in the program’s rich history. This past year also marked the ninth time the program finished with a losing record in league play. The Tigers .333 winning percentage in the ACC was the third worst in program history and worst since 1957.

Following that kind of season, many have speculated if head coach Erik Bakich might consider making changes to his coaching staff. The Clemson Insider can tell you, the Tigers’ skipper has already concluded exit meetings with both players and his coaches. He had exit interviews with his players last week and, according to our sources, he just wrapped up discussions with his coaching staff.

After speaking with multiple sources, TCI learned that Bakich is likely to stand pat with his coaching staff. However, that doesn’t mean an assistant couldn’t leave for another opportunity if one presented itself.

We heard from several sources that there is a possibility a long-time assistant coach at an ACC school could be retiring. If that is the case, we are told one of Clemson’s assistants would be a prime candidate to fill that role.

We also can tell you the situation is still fluid and things could change. For instance, there was information we obtained in the last few weeks that changed a little since the Tigers’ season came to an end on May 19.

TCI has also learned there are several players that will enter the transfer portal once it opens on June 1, although nothing is official on that front, as of yet.

Following the first-round loss to Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament on May 19, which ended the Tigers’ season, TCI asked Bakich in the postgame press conference if he is considering to make “sweeping changes” inside the program.

“Sweeping changes is probably a strong phrase, but getting back to some of the fundamentals that make Clemson baseball — for me, it is easier to say that we are going back to year one. Rebuilding everything and assuming nothing,” the head coach said. “Focusing on all the little things on how we do things. From the standards to how we perform on the field, to how we win. And that has to be a huge emphasis in meeting one in August. We will need to make a lot of improvements. Sweeping improvements, I think, is the better way to say it.”

According to the intel we gathered in the last nine days, Bakich is putting a lot of blame on himself. Since the season came to a close, he has done a self-scout of the entire program and even asked his coaches to scout his performance as a head coach. One source told us Bakich has been very adamant that this is something he has to fix and no one is going to take the heat for his mistakes.

Clemson, of course, is not playing in the NCAA Tournament for the third time in the past six years and for the first time during Bakich’s tenure. The Tigers hosted regionals in each of Bakich’s first three years, earning a Top 8 national seed twice and advancing to and hosting a Super Regional in 2024.

Prior to 2024, the Clemson baseball program had not advanced past the regional round of an NCAA Tournament since its last College World Series appearance in 2010. Bakich also led the Tigers to an ACC Championship during his debut campaign in 2023.

Again, things can change, as the situation is still fluid. TCI will provide more information as it comes available.