President Trump is pushing for the Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens, a pitcher known as "The Rocket," ahead of Sunday's announcement of the 2026 Contemporary Era Class. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Clemens' impressive resume and lack of concrete evidence against him warrant his induction into the Hall.
Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, but he was acquitted in 2012 after a federal trial. Trump claims that rumors and innuendo, rather than facts, have kept Clemens out of the Hall, stating that "the only reason he is not in is because of rumors and innuendo, which were not proven." He also notes that Clemens never tested positive for steroids and was fully acquitted of all charges.
The 63-year-old Clemens has impressive credentials, including nine All-Time leading career wins (354) and seven Cy Young awards. He ranks third all-time in strikeouts with 4,672, behind only Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson. Despite being denied election to the Hall for 10 straight years, Clemens is now on the Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot, which considers candidates whose primary contribution to the game came since 1980.
The Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era committee meets every three years, with this year's vote coming in December 2026. The president's push for Clemens' induction adds another layer of intrigue to an already anticipated announcement.
Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, but he was acquitted in 2012 after a federal trial. Trump claims that rumors and innuendo, rather than facts, have kept Clemens out of the Hall, stating that "the only reason he is not in is because of rumors and innuendo, which were not proven." He also notes that Clemens never tested positive for steroids and was fully acquitted of all charges.
The 63-year-old Clemens has impressive credentials, including nine All-Time leading career wins (354) and seven Cy Young awards. He ranks third all-time in strikeouts with 4,672, behind only Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson. Despite being denied election to the Hall for 10 straight years, Clemens is now on the Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot, which considers candidates whose primary contribution to the game came since 1980.
The Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era committee meets every three years, with this year's vote coming in December 2026. The president's push for Clemens' induction adds another layer of intrigue to an already anticipated announcement.
. it's not like he's got a vested interest in clemens or anything, but still... if you ask me, we should be focusing on the facts rather than just his "insight". i mean, sure, clemens has an impressive resume and all that, but using performance-enhancing drugs is a pretty big deal. it's not like he got off scot-free in 2012 just because the prosecution couldn't prove it beyond a doubt 
. and now trump's just going to throw his weight behind him because "rums and innuendo" have kept him out, rather than actual evidence... yeah, that doesn't sit well with me 
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... who cares about the drama?
! Trump is like totally going against the grain here and it's kinda interesting to see what the committee decides. I mean, 9 All-Time leading career wins and 7 Cy Young awards? That's a ton of talent in one guy 
. But, at the same time, his steroid scandal is still super shady 
. It'll be cool to see if the committee decides to overlook that part or not. Either way, it's gonna be drama-filled when they announce who's going in! 
. I don’t think that’s how the Hall of Fame works, dude... it's not just about what the president says, it's about looking at the facts and evidence 
. Plus, if we start letting people in because they have rich friends or are buddies with the president, then who gets left out? 
He's literally one of the greatest pitchers of all time and his stats are insane! 354 wins, 4,672 strikeouts... what more do you need? 
I know some people might be hesitant because of the steroid rumors, but come on, he was acquitted in 2012 so it's not like he got a slap on the wrist. Let's just celebrate his incredible career and let him get the recognition he deserves! 
. i'm def checkin out the vote in Dec 2026 can't wait to see if Clemens makes it in 
. The guy was acquitted of using steroids but you can bet your last dollar it was something fishy going on with him 
. And what's the point of even having a Hall of Fame if we're just gonna give out inductions to people who are basically on trial for their actions? It just seems like more drama and controversy than necessary 
. Like, yeah he was a great pitcher and all, but come on, there's this huge elephant in the room – the whole steroid scandal thing 
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. But let's not gloss over the fact that he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs in the first place 
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. It feels like they're already leaning towards voting for Clemens, but what if there are other candidates who deserve to be considered more? Maybe let the experts do their job and make a decision based on facts, rather than just because some president wants them to 
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maybe it's cool that he's a legendary pitcher and all, but let's not forget about the whole performance-enhancing drugs thing 
if trump says it was just rumors, then why hasn't clemens been inducted yet for 10 years?! 
... it's not about the rumors or innuendo, it's about the facts. and yeah, clemens never tested positive, but so did lots of other players back then 
354 wins? 4,672 strikeouts? those are insane numbers! and yeah, i'm not sure why he's been held back for so long... Clemens' resume speaks for itself 
. it's like, just because you've been acquitted doesn't mean everyone else will believe you're innocent 
. so even if Clemens gets into the Hall, remember that his worth isn't defined by someone else's opinion 
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️ what really matters is if he gets in or not, not who's pushing for it 
and how the rumors are just that – rumors 
. I'm all for giving Clemens a second chance (if he needs it 
). 354 wins? Seven Cy Young awards? That's some serious credentials 
! The only thing that worries me is what might happen if his teammates or opponents speak out against him 
. But overall, I think Clemens' legacy speaks for itself 