Once Clemson's season concluded against Kentucky, Erik Bakich set out his offseason checklist.
He wanted power hitting, and wanted to add quality arms to the pitching staff.
Former Vols left-handed pitcher Michael Sharman believes he is that missing piece on the mound and is ready to do whatever it takes to win.
Clemson shares that sentiment.
Minutes after Sharman announced he was heading into the transfer portal, Clemson made sure it was his first call. That quick desire to add an arm hailing from the SEC, as well as the quick spark in initial conversations, put the Tigers in the driver's seat for his recruitment.