Clemson launched its softball program with an impressive inaugural season last year, as it finished with a 19-8 overall mark, including a 5-1 record in ACC play before the COVID-19 pandemic cut the season short.
The Tigers thrived behind ace-pitcher Valerie Cagle and a solid stall of arms that kept their opponents at bay. They finished the season with a 2.74 ERA and 1.22 WHIP behind three freshman pitchers in Cagle, Logan Caymol and Emma Whitfield.
Clemson head coach John Rittman told The Clemson Insider last week, Cagle is still the team’s ace, but he is excited to watch his young team compete in the circle.