Where Does The Rocket Rank in Baseball History?
Roger Clemens is clearly one of the best pitchers of all time. Whether he ever throws another major league pitch or not, his record is outstanding. How does he currently rank against his peers, and historically against the greats of the game? Here is the Rocket’s record to date: Lifetime record of 348-178. Good for a winning percentage of .662, which ranks 18th all time on the current list, and 14th all time on the retired list. His win total of 348 ranks 8th all time. His K rate is 8.6, while his BB rate is 2.9. That works out to a 3.0 K to BB ratio. Superb, especially considering the length of the Rocket’s career. Career ERA of 3.10, which is just 70% of the League ERA over his career. A number that has been bested by just four retired pitchers, Ed Walsh, Walter Johnson, Smokey Joe Wood and Lefty Grove. That is some company. Roger Clemens has won an incredible 7 Cy Young Awards. Three for the Boston Red Sox (1986, 1987, 1991), two for the Toronto Blue Jays (1997, 1998) and one each f
