Date of Birth: August 4, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Roger Clemens, born William Roger Clemens, is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Over his 24-season career, Clemens played for four different teams: the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. Known for his ferocious competitiveness and powerful fastball, Clemens earned the nickname “Rocket.” Clemens was born in Dayton, Ohio, but his family moved to Texas when he was in junior high. He attended Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, and later played college baseball for the University of Texas at Austin, where he won the College World Series in 1983. Clemens made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1984, quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s premier pitchers. Over his career, he won a record seven Cy Young Awards, given annually to the best pitchers in MLB. Clemens also won two World Series championships with the New York Yankees in 1999 and 2000. Despite his on-field achievements, Clemens’ career has been marred by controversy, particularly allegations of performance-enhancing drug use. He was named in the Mitchell Report, an investigation into steroid use in baseball, which he has consistently denied.
5 Interesting Facts about Roger Clemens
1. Roger Clemens struck out 20 batters in a single game twice, a record he holds with Kerry Wood and Max Scherzer.
2. He won the American League MVP Award in 1986, one of only a few pitchers to do so.
3. Clemens was selected to 11 All-Star Games during his career.
4. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2014.
5. Clemens is one of only a handful of pitchers to have won over 350 games and struck out more than 4,500 batters.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Roger Clemens
1. “I’ve always wanted to be the best, and if I can’t, I’m going to push to be the best.”
2. “The tradition you have at Fenway Park is second to none.”
3. “I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.”
4. “I pitch for the name on the front of my jersey, not the back.”
5. “My only day off is the day I pitch.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Roger Clemens’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $60 million.
Children
Roger Clemens has four sons: Koby, Kory, Kacy, and Kody Clemens. Koby Clemens has also pursued a career in professional baseball.
Relevant Links
3. [Roger Clemens on ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/1420/roger-clemens
4. [Roger Clemens’ Cy Young Awards – MLB](https://www.mlb.com/news/roger-clemens-cy-young-awards
5. [Roger Clemens Profile – Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/athlete/roger-clemens
