Early years
Clemens attended James W. Robinson,Jr. Secondary School in Fairfax,Virginia,where he lettered three years under head baseball coach Bill Evers. While at Robinson,Clemens broke Javier López's single-game strikeout record by recording 16 strikeouts against Socastee High School in Myrtle Beach,South Carolina.
Clemens played summer baseball for the Virginia Barnstormers. During his senior year at James W. Robinson,Clemens accepted a baseball scholarship to Western Carolina University,but later decided that junior college was a better option. Clemens attended Louisburg College in North Carolina,where he pitched for two seasons. Clemens' tall frame and naturally live arm attracted the attention of MLB scouts early on in his college career.
Professional career
Philadelphia Phillies
Clemens signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on November 20,2014.
Kansas City Royals
He was then released after making 7 appearances and signed on with the Kansas City Royals.
Miami Marlins
On November 30,Clemens signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. [3]
San Diego Padres
On June 28,2016,Clemens was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.
On August 6,2016,Clemens was pulled from the 5th inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies for failing to run out a bunt. Earlier in the game,he had gotten pine tar on his original jersey and switched to a new one,number 91,which read "Player" on the back. He was released on March 20,2017.
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