William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher.

Clemens debuted in the majors with the Boston Red Sox in by: 1984. He played for 13 consecutive seasons in Boston, more than half of his career. In by: 1997, he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. In each of his two seasons with the Blue Jays Clemens won the pitching triple crown (leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts) and a Cy Young Award.

Clemens was traded to the New York Yankees for the by: 1999 season, where he had his first World Series success. In by: 2003, he reached his 300th win and 4,000th strikeout in the same game. Clemens is one of only four pitchers to have more than 4,000 strikeouts in their career (the others are pitchers Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, and Steve Carlton). Clemens played three seasons with the Houston Astros, where he won his seventh Cy Young Award. He rejoined the New York Yankees during the by: 2007 season.

Clemens was alleged by the Mitchell Report to have used anabolic steroids during his late career. He has firmly denied these allegations.

Early life

Clemens' parents separated when he was an infant. His mother soon remarried Woody Booher, whom Clemens still considers his father. Booher died when Clemens was only nine years old, and Clemens has said that the only time he ever felt jealous of other players is when he saw them in the clubhouse with their fathers.Story, Mark, "22 Things You Should Know About 'Rocket' ", Lexington Herald-Leader, June 6, 2006. Clemens lived in Dayton, Ohio until 1977, and then spent his high school years in Texas. At Spring Woods High School in Houston, Clemens also starred in football and basketball. He was scouted by the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins during his senior year, but opted instead to go to college.Fact: date=March 2009

College career

He began his college career pitching for San Jacinto College North in 1981, where he was 9-2. The New York Mets selected Clemens in the 12th round of the 1981 draft, but he did not sign. He then attended the University of Texas, compiling a 25-7 record in two All-American seasons, and was on the mound when the Longhorns won the 1983 College World Series. He became the first player to have his baseball uniform number retired at The University of Texas. In 2004, the Rotary Smith Award, given to America's best college baseball player, was changed to the Roger Clemens Award, honoring the best pitcher.

Boston Red Sox (1984–96)

Clemens was drafted 19th overall by the Boston Red Sox in 1983 and quickly rose through the minor league system, making his major league debut on May 15, . In 1986, his 24 wins helped guide the Sox to a World Series berth and earned Clemens the American League MVP award for the regular season. He also won the first of his seven Cy Young Awards.