Controversial candidate Roger Clemens has finally been inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. The PawSox Hall of Fame, I mean.
Generally, teams have their own particular Hall of Fame where they induct players who are important members in the franchise’s history but who are not good enough to make the actual Hall of Fame. Think of the Jason Variteks, Mark Belangers and Ron Ceys of the world. Very good players - but not superstars.
Minor league Hall of Fames are on a different level. The paradox is this: really good players do not play there long, as they get promoted to the majors. Roger Clemens is a perfect example of this, playing only 7 games in AAA Pawtucket (the Red Sox's AAA affiliate). He racked up an ERA of 1.93 in 7 games in Pawtucket in 1984 before being called up to the big leagues. Clemens, as many of you know, won 7 Cy Young Awards and is considered one of the best pitchers of all time with a caveat. His induction is on June 21, 2019 before the game at McCoy Stadium.
May your pennants fly forever.
-Prentiss
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