1959 Clemson Tigers baseball team

The 1959 Clemson Tigers baseball team represented Clemson University in the 1959 NCAA University Division baseball season. The team played their home games at Riggs Field in Clemson, South Carolina.

1959 Clemson Tigers baseball
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
1959 record24–8 (9–5 ACC)
Head coach
Home stadiumRiggs Field
1959 Atlantic Coast Conference baseball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 5 Clemson  y 95 .643  248 .750
North Carolina   95 .643  177 .708
Wake Forest   95 .643  138 .619
Maryland   76 .538  116 .647
Virginia   68 .429  109 .526
South Carolina   58 .385  1112 .478
Duke   59 .357  916 .360
NC State   59 .357  812 .400
Conference champion
Playoff champion
y Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of June 30, 1959[1]; Rankings from Collegiate Baseball

The team was coached by Bill Wilhelm, who completed his second season at Clemson. The Tigers reached the 1959 College World Series, their second appearance in Omaha.[2]

Roster

1959 Clemson Tigers roster[3]
   

Pitchers

  • - Ty Cline - Sophomore
  • - Charlie Eubanks
  • - Bailey Hendley - Junior
  • - Jimmy Roller - Junior
  • - Dave Sprouse
  • - Harold Stowe - Senior
 

Catchers

  • - Butch Coker - Senior

Infielders

  • - Larry Bagwell - Senior
  • - Zach Burnette - Junior
  • - Fred DeBerry - Senior
  • - Bud Spiers
  • - Dick Suggs - Sophomore

Outfielders

  • - Doug Hoffman - Senior
 

Unknown

  • - Reid Blakeney
  • - Tim Bryant
  • - Lou Cordileone
  • - Bob Dempsey
  • - Clayton Lowder
  • - Bobby Norris
  • - Sam Poe
 

Schedule

Legend
 Clemson win
 Clemson loss
BoldClemson team member
*Non-Conference game
1959 Clemson Tigers Baseball Game Log[4]
Regular Season
Postseason

References

  1. "College Baseball Conference Standings -- 1959". Boyd's World. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  2. "1959 College World Series". Omaha.com. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  3. 2017 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Clemson Tigers. pp. 127–136. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 3, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  4. 2017 Baseball Media Guide (PDF). Clemson Tigers. p. 166. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 3, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
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