MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 25: Kody Clemens #2 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his two-run home run as he rounds the bases against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning at Target Field on September 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
The legendary pitcher spent two of those seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.
GettyToronto Blue Jay’s pitcher Roger Clemens catches the ball in the early innings against the Baltimore Orioles at Toronto’s Skydome 21 September. Clemens is in the running for the Cy Young award for the second consecutive year.
In that span, Clemens won back-to-back American League Cy Young Awards.
Son Of Toronto Blue Jays Legend Hit 27 Home Runs
GettyKody Clemens #2 of the Minnesota Twins gestures as he runs the bases after his first inning home run against Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 03, 2026 in New York City.
It’s worth noting that Clemens’ son (Kody) is currently playing for the Minnesota Twins.
He is coming off a strong year where he hit 27 home runs.
GettyKody Clemens #2 of the Minnesota Twins is embraced by Brooks Lee #22 after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Comerica Park on September 9, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Clemens was picked in the 3rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
He spent his rookie season playing for the Detroit Tigers.
MLB.com wrote (on January 7, 2023): “Detroit Tigers traded LHP Gregory Soto, 2B Kody Clemens and to Philadelphia Phillies for OF Matt Vierling, SS Nick Maton, C Donny Sands.”
GettyKody Clemens #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on prior to Game One of the Division Series against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on October 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clemens then played part of three seasons for the Phillies.
They traded him to the Twins in 2025.
MLB.com wrote (on April 26, 2025): “Philadelphia Phillies traded 2B Kody Clemens to Minnesota Twins for cash.”
So far, Clemens has been a very strong addition to the Twins.
Looking At Roger
GettyFormer Boston Red Sox player Roger Clemens talks with Kody Clemens #2 of the Minnesota Twins after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before a game at Fenway Park on May 22, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Roger also had stints with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
He last pitched during the 2007 MLB season.
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Son Of Toronto Blue Jays Legend Hit 27 Home Runs For Current MLB Team
Roger Clemens played 24 seasons at the MLB level.The legendary pitcher spent two of those seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.In that span, Clemens won back-to-back American League Cy Young Awards.Son Of Toronto Blue Jays Legend Hit 27 Home RunsIt’s worth noting that Clemens’ son (Kody) is currently playing for the Minnesota Twins.He is coming […]
Son Of Toronto Blue Jays Legend Hit 27 Home Runs For Current MLB Team