Twenty minutes before he spoke to the media on Tuesday, left-hand pitcher Jacob Hennessy was told by pitching coach Andrew See that he will get the start for 12th-ranked Clemson when the Tigers open the season on Friday against William & Mary.
“I’m excited and ready to compete on Friday,” Hennessy said.
A sophomore, Hennessey had a 2-1 record last year with three saves and a 3.82 ERA in 26 relief appearances. In 30.2 innings pitched, he allowed 32 hits (.274 opponents’ batting average) and 11 walks with 37 strikeouts. He held lefthanded batters to a .