Roger Clemens
Father of former professional infielder/outfielder Koby Clemens.
Roger Clemens is the father of Koby Aaron Clemens, an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder who later served as a coach in the Houston Astros farm system. Koby Clemens was born on December 4, 1986, in Houston, Texas. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the eighth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, 254th overall. In a 2006 minor league exhibition game, Koby hit a home run off his 43-year-old father, Roger Clemens. In Koby's next at-bat, Roger threw a brushback pitch in retaliation. The elder Clemens also pitched a game for Lexington that same year during his comeback with the Houston Astros.
- Role
- Starting Pitcher
- Teams
- Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Houston Astros
- Cy Young Awards
- 7 (record)
- World Series Titles
- 2
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Lore & Background
In a 2006 minor league exhibition game, Roger Clemens faced his eldest son, Koby Clemens, who was playing for the Lexington Legends. Koby hit a home run off his 43-year-old father. In Koby's next at-bat, Roger threw a brushback pitch in retaliation. The elder Clemens also pitched a game for Lexington that same year during his comeback with the Houston Astros. This father-son moment highlighted the competitive fire that defined Roger's career.
In Their Own Story
In a 2006 minor league exhibition game, Roger Clemens faced his eldest son, Koby Clemens, who was playing for the Lexington Legends. Koby hit a home run off his 43-year-old father. In Koby's next at-bat, Roger threw a brushback pitch in retaliation. The elder Clemens also pitched a game for Lexington that same year during his comeback with the Houston Astros.
Reader's Guide
Roger Clemens is the father of Koby Clemens. Koby is the eldest son of Roger Clemens. Koby has three brothers: Kory, Kacy, and Kody Clemens. All four sons have names starting with the letter 'K', which in baseball scorekeeping designates a strikeout.
Did You Know?
- Koby Clemens is the eldest son of former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.
- In a 2006 minor league exhibition game, Koby hit a home run off his 43-year-old father Roger.
- After Koby's home run, Roger threw a brushback pitch at Koby in his next at-bat.
- Roger Clemens pitched a game for the Lexington Legends in 2006 during his comeback with the Houston Astros.
- Koby Clemens has three brothers named Kory, Kacy, and Kody, all starting with 'K'.
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