Fresno Visalia, CA, October 7, 2026 — A recent announcement by President Donald Trump at a rally in San Antonio has revealed plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to renowned baseball player Roger Clemens. The specific date for the presentation of the award was not immediately available.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the highest civilian award in the United States, presented to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the interests or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant fields of endeavor. The award is bestowed by the President of the United States.

Roger Clemens, often referred to as “The Rocket,” is a former professional baseball pitcher who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, later playing for the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, and Washington Nationals. Clemens achieved numerous accolades during his career, including winning seven Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships, and being named an 11-time MLB All-Star. He was also a two-time Triple Crown winner for pitchers.

The announcement was made during a political rally, a setting where presidential awards and recognitions are sometimes highlighted. Information regarding the specific criteria or reasons for selecting Roger Clemens for this particular honor, beyond his prominent athletic career, was not detailed in the announcement itself. Further details on the timing and ceremony are expected to be released by the White House in due course.


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

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