When Clemson had its opening opponent for the 2021 baseball season fall off the schedule due to travel restrictions and budget cuts, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was not sure what kind of an opponent it might get for the season opener.
In recent years, the Tigers have opened against quality mid-major opponents. This past spring, they opened against Liberty, who won 42 games in 2019, while in previous years they have hosted Maine, Wright State, William & Mary, and South Alabama on opening weekend.
However, the team that came calling for the Tigers was not one Monte Lee expected.