Roger Clemens

Legendary Pitcher

7-time Cy Young Winner / MLB All-Star / World Series Champion

Born: August 4, 1962 | Position: Pitcher | Throws: Right

MLB Career 1984-2007

Baseball Historian Note: Roger Clemens is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, though his career was marred by performance-enhancing drug allegations.

Career Highlights

1Teams Played For

Boston Red Sox (1984-1996), Toronto Blue Jays (1997-1998), New York Yankees (1999-2003, 2007), Houston Astros (2004-2006)

2Career Statistics

354 wins, 184 losses, 4,672 strikeouts, 3.12 ERA

3Achievements

7× Cy Young Award (1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004), 2× World Series champion (1999, 2000), 11× All-Star

4Notable Records

Most Cy Young Awards (7), 3rd all-time in strikeouts (4,672), Only pitcher with 350+ wins and 4,500+ strikeouts

5Hall of Fame Status

Not inducted due to PED allegations, though eligible since 2013

Baseball Historian Note: Clemens' 20 strikeouts in a single game (1986) remains one of the most dominant pitching performances in MLB history.

Early Life & Career

1College Career

Played for University of Texas, won College World Series in 1983

2MLB Debut

May 15, 1984 with Boston Red Sox against Cleveland Indians

3Breakout Season

1986: 24-4 record, 2.48 ERA, first Cy Young Award and AL MVP

Controversies

1PED Allegations

Named in 2007 Mitchell Report, accused by trainer Brian McNamee of using steroids and HGH

2Congressional Testimony

2008 testimony before Congress where he denied PED use, later charged with perjury

3Legal Battles

2012 perjury trial ended in acquittal on all counts

4Hall of Fame Voting

Has never received more than 65% of votes (75% needed for induction)

Baseball Historian Note: Despite the controversies, Clemens' on-field achievements remain among the most impressive in baseball history.