6 feet, 4 inches tall; 225 lbs.
Bats and throws: Right
Professional Status
Signed: June 21, 1983 by Scout Danny Doyle, Boston Red Sox
First Major League Game: May 15, 1984 vs. Cleveland (No
Decision) Contract Status: Signed through 1996
Career Highlights
Cy Young Award Winner:1986, 1987, 1991
American League All-Star:1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992
American League Strikeout Leader: 1988 (291), 1991
(241)
World Series Starting Pitcher:1986
American League Championship Series Starting Pitcher:
1986, 1988, 1990, 1995
All-American honors:University of Texas 1982, 1983
Winning Pitcher of the College World Series:1983 (vs.
Alabama)
Community Involvement
In 1987, Clemens began a ticket puchase program for youngsters
under the direction of the Boys and Girls
Club of Boston. Clemens is also very active in Red Sox
charitable programs, including the Jimmy Fund to
promote cancer research for children, as well as homeless
projects.
The Young Roger "Rocket" Clemens
Signed by the Red Sox on June 21, 1983
12th pick of the New York Mets in 1981 but did not sign
1982 - 1983: Starting pitcher for the University of
Texas
Longhorns College World Series winning pitcher
in 1983 All-American honors both years
1981: Starting pitcher for San Jacinto Junior College;
All-American honors
1976 - 1980:The High School Years
Graduated from Spring Woods H.S. (Houston); Played pitcher
& 1st Base in high school and Legion Ball
All-State in baseball in high school
State Championship in 1979
Won 3 letters as a football defensive end and two more as a
basketball center
Internships
