CLEMSON – In Jarren Purify’s 14-minute preseason interview with media members Tuesday, the word “excited” came up over 30 times.
With No. 17 Clemson’s season only days away from opening, the second baseman clearly laid out his thoughts about being mere days from the start of his third collegiate season.
“I’m just excited,” Purify said, not trying to hide a wide smile. “I’m sorry, I’ve said it like twenty times, but I am really excited to get out there. I’m excited to see all the guys playing. I’m just excited to do it.”
It has been nine months since the last time Purify got to take the field at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, and the junior is looking to build off of a stellar sophomore campaign that included a .