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Three Tigers Named NCBWA All-Americans

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Seth Beer, Chris Okey and Pat Krall were named All-Americans by NCBWA, announced Wednesday. Beer and Okey were first-team selections, while Krall was a second-team choice. It marked the first time the Tigers had two first-team All-Americans in one season since 2006 (Tyler Colvin, Andy D’Alessio).   Beer, a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and Golden…

Webb Named NCBWA Freshman Pitcher Of The Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Freshman right-hander Braden Webb has been named 2016 Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).  Webb, who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft as the 82nd overall selection by the Milwaukee Brewers last week, finished the year 10-6 with a 3.09 ERA. Webb became…

WATCH: Rome Tops Fireflies 4-1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — Joe Tuschak’s home run wasn’t enough for Columbia on Monday night, the Fireflies fell to the Rome Braves, 4-1, at Spirit Communications Park. The blast was Tuschak’s second of the season.   Columbia (32-32) starter Tyler Badamo (L, 3-4) outlasted Rome’s Touki Toussaint (W, 2-5) the last time the two squared off on the mound on…

Beer 1 of 4 Finalists For Golden Spikes Award

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Freshman outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award on Monday. The 2016 season marks the 39th consecutive year the Golden Spikes Award is awarded to the top amateur baseball player in the United States. Beer is a finalist for the award that former Tiger shortstop Khalil Greene won…

Founders Park Copes with Heat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials at Founders Park are hoping to keep fans cool in the sweltering Summer heat, here in Columbia. According to officials at the Park, they’ve made some changes for this weekend’s heat. Among the changes are additional misting fans being brought in, as well as tents for shade. The tents will be set up throughout the stadium…

Hill And Webb Named Freshmen All-Americans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Freshmen right-handed pitchers Adam Hill and Braden Webb were named to the 2016 Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-America team from Collegiate Baseball, as announced on Wednesday, June 8. Webb became the 31st pitcher in school history to reach 10 or more wins with a victory in the 4-2 win over Alabama on May 20.  He allowed…

Beer Named National Co-Freshman Of The Year

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named national co-freshman-of-the-year by Collegiate Baseball on Wednesday. He became the first Tiger freshman to win a national award. He joined Tennessee Tech’s Kevin Strohschein as recipients of the honor.   Beer batted .369 with 57 runs, 13 doubles, 18 homers, 70 RBIs, a .700 slugging percentage, 62 walks, 15 hit-by-pitches,…