Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 7, 2026 —

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. The announcement was made during a rally held in San Antonio, Texas.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, awarded to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the interests of the United States or to world peace. The criteria for awarding the medal typically highlight significant achievements and contributions.

Roger Clemens, a former standout pitcher, had a career spanning 24 seasons in Major League Baseball. He played for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. Clemens is recognized for his numerous accolades, including winning seven Cy Young Awards, which are given annually to the best pitchers in the American League and National League. He also achieved 354 career wins and 4,672 strikeouts.

Details regarding the specific criteria or reasons for this particular award to Roger Clemens were not elaborated upon in the President’s announcement. The timeline for the presentation of the medal also remains unspecified. Further information regarding the ceremony and the President’s rationale is expected to be released at a later date.


Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.

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