Recently, Clemson Athletics reintroduced the academic common market, hoping it can help its Olympic sports such as baseball and men’s soccer compete for recruits from other states that are wishing to come to Clemson, but cannot afford the out-of-state tuition.
Baseball has just 11.7 scholarships to share on its 27-man roster, with a minimal of 25 percent going to those players. So, any academic assistant it can get can help the Tigers on the recruiting trail.
“It certainly helps when you can offer opportunities to young men where you can reduce their cost of school,” Clemson head baseball coach Monte Lee said.