How Kody Clemens built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Kody Clemens is a professional baseball infielder and outfielder currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in MLB. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. Notably, he is the son of renowned seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens. His career has seen him transition between multiple teams, demonstrating his versatility as both an infielder and outfielder at the major league level.
In 2016, as a freshman, Kody Clemens had a .242 batting average and hit five home runs while playing for the Texas Longhorns.
In 2017, Kody Clemens underwent Tommy John surgery but still played as the team's designated hitter.
In 2018, Kody Clemens was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 79th overall pick of the MLB draft.
In 2018, after being drafted by the Detroit Tigers, Kody Clemens received a $600,000 signing bonus and made his professional debut with the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Single-A Midwest League. He was later promoted to the Lakeland Flying Tigers.
In 2019, Kody Clemens began the season with the Lakeland Flying Tigers before being promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves at the end of the season.
In July 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the minor league baseball season, Kody Clemens played for Team Texas of the Constellation Energy League and was named MVP of his team.
On November 19, 2021, Kody Clemens was selected to the Detroit Tigers' 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
In 2021, Kody Clemens played with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, slashing .247/.312/.466 with 18 home runs and 59 RBI in 97 games.
On May 30, 2022, Kody Clemens was promoted to the major leagues by the Detroit Tigers after Robbie Grossman was placed on the injured list.
In 2022, Kody Clemens made his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers, and after the season, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kody Clemens returned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens for the start of the 2022 season.
On January 7, 2023, Kody Clemens and Gregory Soto were traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Philadelphia Phillies for Matt Vierling, Nick Maton, and Donny Sands.
In 2024, Kody Clemens was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the season. He was recalled when Bryce Harper went on paternity leave. On May 18, Kody Clemens hit a game-tying homerun with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning with the Phillies down 3-2 vs. the Washington Nationals.
On April 23, 2025, Kody Clemens was designated for assignment by the Philadelphia Phillies.
On April 26, 2025, Kody Clemens was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations.
On May 3, 2025, Kody Clemens homered in his first career game at Fenway Park, where his father played for 13 seasons.
On May 19, 2025, Kody Clemens hit a walk-off double to help beat the Cleveland Guardians.
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