Sat May 03 21:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Clemens Family History Continues at Fenway Park: Kody Hits Homer in Father’s Legendary Stadium
**BOSTON, MA** – Fenway Park, a hallowed ground for baseball legend Roger Clemens, witnessed a new chapter in the family’s history on Saturday. Kody Clemens, Roger’s son and Minnesota Twins infielder, played his first ever game at the iconic stadium, hitting a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning.
The younger Clemens, 28, expressed immense excitement about playing at Fenway, a place deeply significant to his father’s career. Roger Clemens, a Red Sox icon who pitched a historic 20-strikeout game there in 1986, won 192 games for Boston, accumulating a 3.06 ERA and 2,590 strikeouts. His legacy extends beyond his Red Sox tenure, including memorable playoff appearances with the New York Yankees against the Red Sox.
Kody, acquired by the Twins from the Phillies in April, acknowledged the weight of the moment, stating, “It’s full circle. It’s crazy.” He even signed the Green Monster, a tradition-rich Fenway feature.
Both Kody’s manager, Rocco Baldelli, and his father believe that the young player is still adjusting to the major leagues, with Roger noting the challenges of facing high-powered pitching. Despite this, the family connection to Fenway adds a unique dimension to Kody’s burgeoning MLB career. “This place is awesome to him,” Kody said of his father’s feelings for Fenway, “It holds a spot in his heart for sure.” Saturday’s game marked a powerful culmination of the Clemens family legacy at America’s most beloved ballpark.
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